[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Horizontal-ADR-Logo-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Horizontal ADR Logo” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||4px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Written By: Brianne Minton, AUWRC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n About Alabama Drought Reach<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Alabama Drought Reach (ADR) program is working to improve drought communication and drought impact monitoring in Alabama. It is a collaborative partnership between the Auburn University Water Resources Center, the Alabama State Climate Office, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. <\/span>For the latest drought conditions across the state, follow ADR on <\/span>Twitter (X)<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>, subscribe to our <\/span>drought newsletters<\/span><\/a>, or visit the <\/span>Alabama Drought Reach website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”48px” custom_padding=”||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2024 Program Highlights<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n ADR is committed to providing diverse avenues for drought communication and outreach. Here\u2019s a glimpse of our 2024 accomplishments:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2025 is also off to a great start! Brianne Minton (<\/span>ADR Program Coordinator<\/span><\/i>) participated in two significant workshops this January.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/20250108_143439-827×1024.png” alt=”Example of stream bank erosion” title_text=”20250108_143439″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||-75px|||” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Brianne Minton<\/span> (ADR Program Coordinator) reconnects with Rachel McGuire (of the Jones Center) at the NIDIS workshop in Raleigh.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”48px” custom_padding=”||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NIDIS Workshop on Drought and Aquatic Ecosystems<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Brianne kicked off January with a visit to Raleigh, NC for a workshop focused on drought and aquatic ecosystems in the Southeast. This workshop was hosted by the USGS Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, NOAA\u2019s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), and the Southeast Drought Early Warning System (DEWS). It explored critical themes like:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During the tools and resources fair, Brianne trained attendees on reporting drought conditions and impacts via <\/span>CMOR<\/span><\/a> (Condition Monitoring Observer Reports). This public tool empowers individuals to report drought conditions and related impacts. The workshop provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with fellow drought scientists and share Alabama\u2019s drought impact perspective. As a science communicator, Brianne was especially thrilled to hear that so many professionals wanted more opportunities for communications training.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aaes.auburn.edu\/wrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/20250116_145939-scaled.jpg” alt=”Example of stream bank erosion” title_text=”20250116_145939″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bree Minton visits the French Quarter in New Orleans after the AMS Annual Meeting<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”48px” custom_padding=”||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n American Metorological Society Annual Meeting<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After a brief weekend back home in Huntsville, Brianne was off<\/span> to New Orleans<\/span>, LA<\/span> for the AMS Annual Meeting. This global gathering <\/span>brought <\/span>over<\/span> 6,000 <\/span>professionals<\/span> together to <\/span>explore the theme \u201cTowards a Thriving Planet: Charting the Course Across Scales.\u201d <\/span>With so many symposiums offered at AMS, <\/span>Brianne focused her attendance on sessions related to drought, communication, soil moisture, and disasters. <\/span>She was able to connect <\/span>with U.S. Drought Monitor authors and state climatologists. <\/span>Sh<\/span>e w<\/span>as also able <\/span>to share Alabama\u2019s commitment to drought response and communication, inspiring other agencies to strengthen their relationships between state climate offices, extension services, and citizens. These meetings <\/span>provided<\/span> invaluable opportunities to network, learn, and <\/span>showcase<\/span> the success of the ADR program.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”48px” custom_padding=”||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Upcoming Webinar with the Alabama Forestry Association<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2025 <\/span>has only begun<\/span>!<\/span> Alabama Drought Reach will continue to offer more webinars throughout <\/span>the year<\/span>. <\/span>Join us for our next <\/span>webinar<\/span> with the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on February 20, 2025, at 11 am CST. AFA Connect offers presentations on all aspects of Alabama\u2019s forest industry. Register here to learn more about Alabama Drought Reach and <\/span>the <\/span>impact<\/span>s of drought on forests<\/span>: <\/span><\/span>https:\/\/member.alaforestry.org\/events\/EventDetails.aspx?id=1931029&group=<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”48px” custom_padding=”||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n
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