Drought

Drought this spring has increased significantly across our region, with some states already hitting the highest levels.

An hour north of the Mexico border and 30 miles from the Coachella valley lies Bombay Beach.

The federal government is spending nearly $5 million to improve drought monitoring and forecasts in the West to help states, communities and farmers better plan and prepare for droughts.

A diverse group of researchers led by the University of Idaho are coming together to study the effects that drought and fires have on forestland.

Southern Idaho saw a normal to above normal water year. It’s a different story, though, in North Idaho. The region saw one of its lowest snowpacks on record and is in a moderate to severe drought.

Despite recent snowstorms, the Mountain West region continues to be affected by historic drought. That’s why ranchers are looking for ways to cope with dry conditions.

Despite some cold snaps, this winter season has been unusually warm for Idaho. The National Weather Service reports this year’s El Niño weather pattern might signal an upcoming drought.

As years of drought and overpumping have reduced groundwater supplies across the West, officials and conservation groups in one part of our region are working to address the problem.

Researchers have found a way to predict whether or not a forest will survive based on drought conditions – information that can help forest managers deal with climate change.

State officials are dropping most fire restrictions in North Idaho as campers prepare for the unofficial end to summer this Labor Day weekend.