{"id":1470,"date":"2015-07-16T09:43:38","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T16:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/water\/?page_id=1297"},"modified":"2023-11-16T13:05:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T21:05:35","slug":"2015-drought-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/water\/2015-drought-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire and Drought"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"cpb-row  pad-ends gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\nDuring drought conditions and wildfire season, WSU Extension is dedicated to assisting with both the short- and long-term recovery needs of our communities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2105\/2015\/07\/frogs-in-cracks-s1.jpg\" alt=\"Cracked dry ground. Photo DL McNamara\" width=\"881\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2105\/2015\/07\/frogs-in-cracks-s1.jpg 881w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2105\/2015\/07\/frogs-in-cracks-s1-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000\">Drought<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333333\">Current drought information<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/droughtmonitor.unl.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Current US drought map<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Updated every Thursday.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/conservation-basics\/conservation-by-state\/washington\/washington-snow-survey-water-supply-program\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Snow Survey &amp; Water Supply<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; For snow survey data, interactive maps, and reports.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/droughtmonitor.unl.edu\/ConditionsOutlooks\/Outlooks.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">US Drought Outlook<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; This national forecast is updated monthly.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/Water-Shorelines\/Water-supply\/Water-availability\/Statewide-conditions\/Drought-response\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Washington Drought Information Website<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211;\u00a0 Drought response, funding, and current conditions from the Washington Department of Ecology.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.washington.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of the Washington State Climatologist<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Climate information, state records, more.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"ag weather net\" href=\"http:\/\/weather.wsu.edu\/awn.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AgWeatherNet<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Current and historical weather data from WSU\u2019s automated weather station network.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecy.wa.gov\/programs\/eap\/flow\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>River Flow Monitoring Network<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Real-time stream flows for Washington rivers and streams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333333\">Dealing with drought<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/drought-tolerant-landscaping-for-washington-state-home-garden-series\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Washington State<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Create a drought-tolerant landscape this fall. This 19-page publication is hot-off-the press and filled with information you need to get started on your drought tolerant landscape. Find information on plant selection, soils, hardscaping, efficient irrigation and more. Plan your garden now, but hold off planting until the drought is over, since new plantings require a lot of water.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/watering-home-gardens-and-landscape-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Watering Home Gardens and Landscape Plants<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Find watering tips in this short WSU Drought Advisory publication.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doh.wa.gov\/portals\/1\/Documents\/pubs\/331-450.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Residential Water Use Efficiency<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Learn more about residential water conservation on this website from the Washington Department of Health.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/watersense\/watersense-calculator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WaterSense Calculator<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Use the water calculator to determine how efficiently you are using water.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wateruseitwisely.com\/100-ways-to-conserve\/?view=list\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Use it Wisely<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Tips, fun games for kids, posters and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more resources on dealing with drought conditions, check out the <a title=\"Drought, Conservation, and Irrigation\" href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/water\/conservation\/\"><strong>Drought, Conservation and Irrigation<\/strong><\/a> page in this website for more resources to help you manage water in your home and garden and on your farm.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2105\/2015\/07\/TREE-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1635 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2105\/2015\/07\/TREE-2.jpg\" alt=\"Wildland Fire\" width=\"366\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2105\/2015\/07\/TREE-2.jpg 366w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2105\/2015\/07\/TREE-2-160x300.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000\">Wildfire<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/Wildfires\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fire Updates<\/strong><\/a> from Washington DNR &#8211; the latest news on this fire season.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wildfires.wsu.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WSU&#8217;s Wildfire Recovery<\/a><\/strong> website has resources and information for those affected by fire.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/firewise.org\/wildfire-preparedness\/be-firewise\/home-and-landscape.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Firewise<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Protect your home from wildfire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During drought conditions and wildfire season, WSU Extension is dedicated to assisting with both the short- and long-term recovery needs of our communities. 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