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Drought is more than just a lack of rain—it’s a multifaceted phenomenon that touches all aspects of society, the environment, and the economy. Understanding drought more deeply can help us better prepare for and respond to its impacts in the Upper Gunnison River Basin. What is drought? Research in the early 1980s uncovered more thanContinue reading “Drought In-Depth”