Case Study

Drought in the ACF River Basin

Explore the historical context of drought in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) Basin, a primer on how water resources are managed there, and a look ahead to the future.

Year

2022

Details

Hazards Addressed

Extreme Heat

Drought

Assets

Agriculture and Food Supply

Water Infrastructure – General

Critical Facilities

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Drought in the ACF River Basin »

Tools & Data

U.S. Drought Monitor

Organizations to Contact

State of Alabama

State of Florida

State of Georgia

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

NOAA | National Integrated Drought Information System

National Centers for Environmental Information

Relevant Options

Work with agricultural organizations to help farmers identify and adjust to changes in pest management, cropping patterns, water management and other on-farm practices that may be required as precipitation Encourage the breeding of livestock animals and adoption of crops that are better adapted to warmer temperatures and greater precipitation variability. Ensure that all agricultural workers have adequate protection from extreme conditions, and that healthy and safe working conditions are maintained.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

Take Action

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Image Credit

Sub-sample of image: 2007 drought at Lake Lanier, by Tom Wilson.