Thu morning update from NIDIS Drought.gov continues to show a small part of W KY near Paducah in D1 (Mod Drought) conditions. While NW KY was removed from D0 (abnormally dry) conditions, parts of the Pennyrile region E to Bowling Green/Glasgow show a degradation to D0 this week. #kywx

I am honored to have been given the opportunity to discuss our #drought work at NIDIS with Tribal Nations at the National Tribal Leaders Climate Summit. I learned a great deal and made several connections that will help NIDIS better support tribal drought resilience.

What an amazing summit, hearing from tribal leaders and citizens on #climate policy and action. So much great work being done. Impactful words from Dr. Paulette Blanchard to fellow tribal colleagues and relatives: “If you want change, you better be the change maker.”

Dr. Luhui Whitebear wrote a POEM ‼️about what she heard during our first 2 days of the National Tribal Leaders #Climate Summit. My favorite part: “water connects all of us.” NIDIS Drought.gov

Dr. Kyle Whyte: We’ve always been addressing climate change with Indigenous Knowledge. This is not new.

First session of the National Tribal Leaders Climate Summit: empowering young tribal leaders in #climate action. Take a look at these young Native people - they are the future! What an inspiration. NIDIS Drought.gov

The National Tribal Leaders #Climate Summit, put on by ATNI, has kicked off at Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Washington. I am representing NIDIS Drought.gov and looking forward to learning more about what Tribal Nations are doing to combat climate change.

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There are currently lane closures in the 1800 block of Campbell Lane as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet works to repair a sinkhole under the right turn lane. Use caution or avoid this area until further notice.

New handle, same program! NIDIS recently adopted a new Twitter/X handle, NIDIS Drought.gov. While we’re posting under a new username, we’re still sharing the latest drought conditions, outlooks, and research as we did under droughtgov. Thanks for following!

In this week's Dry Times:

🌨️ El Niño and winter precip
❄️Snow #drought in the West
🌾 Irrigation's impact on historic droughts
🔥 Drought, fire cause $11.2B in damage to West Coast forests
📸 Predicting streamflow from timelapse photos

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We're recognizing indigenous resilience in celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth .
'As one of my favorite elders has said, Indigenous people have always adapted, and now we have to adapt even faster. We adapt so we can survive.'

- Nikki Cooley, Diné

📷: Colleen Cooley

We are celebrating #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth by recognizing indigenous and tribal resilience.

'We sometimes forget how important walking with your bare feet on sacred soil is. It repairs the soul of our ancestors' prayers.'

- Doug Crow Ghost, Standing Rock Sioux

In celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth , we recognize indigenous and tribal resilience.

'Indigenous People are bringing the Buffalo back as a way to realize our vision of Indigenous resilience.'

- James Rattling Leaf Sr, Sicangu Lakota Oyate

📸: WoLakota Lab LLC
#NAHM

New #Drought Status Update for the #Midwest region was just released!

Headline: Drought and low water levels likely to worsen with dry and hot forecast persisting into September

Read more: drought.gov/drought-status… #MississippiRiver @DroughtGov

Drought Update for the North Central US

Drought Worsens in Upper Midwest but Improves in Portions of the Plains and Ohio Valley

Dryness has Led to Low Water Stages in the Upper Miss River

Hot and Dry Week Ahead Could Worsen Drought

Full update: drought.gov/drought-status… NOAA

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NIDIS has a strong presence at the annual AASC mtg w/5 presentations! Talking tribal engagement, #drought in a changing climate, flash drought, & drought.gov enhancements. #AASC2023 @DroughtGov