California has the nation’s most variable climate, and droughts are a recurring feature. Many areas in Southwest California experienced below normal precipitation during the current water year (October 1, through September 30). 

Despite the abundant precipitation and ample snowpack observed so far this winter, there are still parts of California that are Abnormally Dry, or are in a Moderate Drought. It is important for Californians to continue to do their part to conserve water.

The U.S. Drought Monitor classifies dryness and drought into five categories of increasing severity: 

• Abnormally Dry (D0)
• Moderate Drought (D1)
• Severe Drought (D2)
• Extreme Drought (D3)
• Exceptional Drought (D4)

Resources

Current Water Conditions in Los Angeles County – https://www.drought.gov/states/California/county/Los%20Angeles

Current Water Conditions in California – https://water.ca.gov/Current-Conditions

National Current Conditions – https://www.drought.gov/current-conditions

U.S. Drought Monitor – https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap.aspx

To learn more about the Storm Water Annual Training, you can view or download the presentation from Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

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