drought
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Black Forest Colorado fire destroys almost 400 homes- – – – – – – Update: On June 20 the Black Forest fire was contained after 500 houses had burned. RM – – – – – – The first day of summer is just about here, and wildfires are breaking out across much of the Western…
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They now have access to fragile CRP lands, but will they help wildlife in return- Farmers and ranchers have been allowed into the Conservation Reserve Program lands (CRP) because of the drought. This unfortunate decision is hardly unique. As George Wuerthner wrote today in The Wildlife News, “. . . Conservation Reserve Program lands are supposed…
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With severe drought gripping much of the Mid-West and West, the federal government is promising relief from this “natural disaster” for agricultural producers. Soon federal funds will be flowing for “disaster relief” in the farm belt. Already farmers are permitted to graze and hay Conservation Reserve Program lands which are supposed to be, among other…
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Drought, heat, and West Nile outbreaks seem to go together- You would think mosquito borne West Nile virus and floods from wet, wet summers go together. This is not so. Early on it was recognized that West Nile peaks in the dryest, hottest time of the year — August. Not only that, it is worse…
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Lack of precipitation and heat reflected in The Drought Monitor- Twelve years ago the National Drought Mitigation Center created the Drought Monitor. Drought Monitor blends various indicators of drought to create a U.S. map showing if any of the country is experiencing drought. It also shows how severe the drought conditions are. Supplementary maps show short term…
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Humans, pets at increased risk of dangerous interactions- Texas is in a very severe drought and wild animals are getting desperate for water and will take big risks. Drought causing Texas wildlife to act out of character. By Shannon Tompkins. Houston Chronicle. Governor Rick Perry has a policy to deal with it and more, however.…