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Does Colorado Have A Statewide Drought Plan? |
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Answer» Yes, the State currently follows the Colorado Drought Mitigation and Response Plan, which was comprehensively updated in 2010. The Plan provides an effective and systematic means for the State to reduce the IMPACTS of water shortages over the short or long term. The plan outlines a mechanism for coordinated drought monitoring, impact ASSESSMENT, response to emergency drought problems, and mitigation of long term drought impacts. It also describes the communication process for providing drought information to decision-makers. Yes, the State currently follows the Colorado Drought Mitigation and Response Plan, which was comprehensively updated in 2010. The Plan provides an effective and systematic means for the State to reduce the impacts of water shortages over the short or long term. The plan outlines a mechanism for coordinated drought monitoring, impact assessment, response to emergency drought problems, and mitigation of long term drought impacts. It also describes the communication process for providing drought information to decision-makers. |
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