Monitoring drought conditions

Saving water is always a smart move as a way of lowering your utility bills. However, for some places in the U.S., drought conditions make water conservation even more important as a part of efforts to preserve and protect our water supplies. Droughts are especially difficult situations for states and localities to handle, since there is often little warning before their onset, and they generally last much longer than other natural hazards like floods or hurricanes.

How can you tell if your area is undergoing a drought? The National Drought Mitigation Center posts regularly updated national drought maps searchable by region and state. The map can be found at this link: http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/archive.html.

If you are in an area with drought conditions, consider contacting your local Eco-Consultant to learn about water conservation steps you can take, as well as about local water conservation campaigns and programs.