This webinar will provide more information on the current regional conditions and outlooks. Additionally, the webinar will feature presentations addressing proactive reservoir storage and aquifer recharge.

These webinars provide the region’s stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing drought conditions, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers will also discuss the impacts of these conditions on things such as wildfires, floods, disruption to water supply and ecosystems, and impacts to affected industries such as agriculture, tourism, and public health.

Featured Presentations:

Climate Recap & Current Conditions
Karin Bumbaco
Washington State Climate Office

Seasonal Conditions/Climate Outlook
Arin Peters, Hydrology Program Manager
NOAA National Weather Service Western Region

Proactive Reservoir Management
Elizabeth Garcia
Seattle Public Utilities

Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer Recharge Program
Matt Anders
Idaho Water Resources Department

For additional information, contact Jason Gerlich, CIRES/NOAA/NIDIS.