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Current Drought Conditions in the United States

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Posted by Jordan Skipwith on Aug 19, 2019 in FNI Water™

Drought conditions increased throughout the United States. DSCI (drought severity and coverage index) increased from 24 to 31, which was the largest DSCI across the country since mid-March. Overall, the percent area of D0 (abnormally dry), D1 (moderate drought), and D2 (severe drought) expanded across the U.S. The area of abnormal dryness and drought increases were most notable in the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Texas. In addition, D3 (extreme drought) conditions developed in a...

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Helping Clients in Zebra Mussel Fight

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Posted by Tom Gooch on Aug 27, 2012 in FNI Water™

Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Zebra mussels are back in the news, and as they spread farther into North Texas, Freese and Nichols is helping to address the threat posed by the invasive species.

(Star-Telegram article: Officials bracing for spread of zebra mussels ​)

So far, the major impact of zebra mussels on our clients has been that North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has lost access to...

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DROUGHT RESPONSE: Long-Term Approach to Protecting Water Supply Avoids “Hydro-Illogical” Cycle

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Posted by Rachel Ickert on Apr 27, 2012 in FNI Water™

When much-needed rains soaked many parts of the state, residents and media outlets cheered, “The drought has broken!” The rains were a relief to those areas; however, much of the state remains in a serious drought, and many municipalities in other areas are cautiously maintaining their Stage I, Stage II, or even Stage III drought status.

Fortunately, those municipalities have avoided falling prey to the “hydro-illogical” cycle, where apathy follows rain, and then concern...

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