North Central U.S. Monthly Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook: This is a National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners (U.S. Dept of Agriculture, American Association of State Climatologists, and others) monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and present conditions which include variables such as snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, drought level, etc... In addition, potential and current impacts from climate phenomena will be discussed across…

In the summer of 2018, the North Central Region Water Network teamed up with Water Resources Research Institute (WRRIs) in the twelve North Central Region States to document existing resources and programs dedicated to the raising awareness for and curbing the impact of harmful algal blooms or HABs. Together, the team cataloged existing HAB research and outreach activities and created recommendations for future educational messaging and research which they outlined in a 2019 whitepaper. “We learned a lot during the…

Join a 1-hour webinar about the importance of accelerating the adoption of Edge of Field (EoF) practices to achieve an integrated, whole-farm approach to working lands conservation. The webinar is hosted by The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), and Meridian Institute.

Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership and organizations from Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin, on Friday February 12, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST for a free, national webinar exploring environmental and carbon market opportunities for Midwest farmers. This event brings four prominent carbon markets to one table, Indigo Ag, Nori, Ecosystem Services Market Consortium, and the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, providing farmers a side-by-side comparison of opportunities.  

This is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners monthly briefing that covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Subject matter includes a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables like snowpack, temperatures, precipitation, etc. In addition, potential and ongoing impacts from climate phenomena will be considered across sectors (e.g., agriculture, water resources, navigation). Finally, outlook information from two weeks to the next few months/seasons will be discussed. Regions Midwest…

So much about our lives changed in 2020. A novel virus spread rapidly, businesses shuttered and changes in food production, purchasing and delivery tested supply chains like never before. As the year continued, U.S. communities from coast to coast wrestled with the pain of racial inequity.  The climate crisis continued to unfold, setting a new annual record for climate related disasters in the US. And contentious elections have delivered new leadership to White House and Congress. Now is a moment…