The 2011-2012 drought in the United States: new lessons from a record event

Neil S. Grigg

International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2014, vol. 30, issue 2, 183-199

Abstract: The record-setting 2011-2012 drought was the worst in the central regions of the United States since the 1930s. Short-term impacts included crop failures, job losses, water shortages, energy impacts, navigation problems and environmental losses. The event reinforced the need for water security and preparedness through */collective actions for mitigation and response. It showed that innovations in water management can improve resilience but cannot mitigate all risks; comprehensive water-management and emergency-preparedness solutions are needed, based on effective collaboration between institutions. The main lesson of this complex and significant drought is about the need to strengthen intergovernmental cooperation and policy responses.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2013.847710

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