Drought in the United States: Causes and Issues for Congress

Folger, Peter ; Cody, Betsy A. ; Carter, Nicole T.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Droughts;    Water supply;    Water resources;    Rain and rainfall;   

RP-ID  :  RL34580
RP-ID  :  RL34580_2009Mar02

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses how drought is defined, and why drought occurs in the United States. How droughts are classified, and what is meant by moderate, severe, and extreme drought classification, are also discussed. The report concludes with a description of policy challenges for Congress, such as the existing federal/non-federal split in drought response and management, and the patchwork of drought programs subject to oversight by multiple congressional committees.