The National Drought Mitigation Center, the National Integrated Drought Information System and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Climate Hubs are working with states, tribes, and others across the country to collect Condition Monitoring Observer Reports on Drought (CMORDrought), including photos.

CMOR reports help us understand how drought is affecting local conditions. They appear on a map. The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) author may consult the CMOR map to help identify areas that need more attention. The USDM triggers drought responses, including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program and Internal Revenue Service tax provisions. State agencies, including emergency management and public safety, may also make use of maps to know where to direct assistance.

For a general overview of the CMOR project, including how to get started submitting observations, please visit go.unl.edu/cmor_drought. This page provides details on how to access information from reports that have been submitted.

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