Midwest Climate Outlook and Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) Planning Workshop Upper Mississippi River Basin - Bloomington, MN

Agenda Track

Session 1: Welcome and Overview

1:00–1:20       Welcome and what is NIDIS and a Drought Early Warning System (DEWS)

1:20–1:35       Background on Key Partners during the DEWS Planning

1:35–1:50       Droughts & Floods and the Role of a Midwest DEWS       

1:50-2:10        Introductions of those attending

 

Session 2:  Critical Issues/Challenges and Existing Resources

2:10-2:50        Break-out Discussion

  • What are the critical drought-related information issues/challenges in the region?
  • What are the critical high-precipitation information related issues/challenges in the region?
  • What resources could be used to meet these challenges?

2:50–3:05        Break

3:05-3:45         Facilitated Discussion on Results

 

Session 3: Climate, Impacts and Outlook

3:45-4:00        Midwest region and climate vulnerabilities

4:00-4:15        Drought impacts comparing 2011 and 2012

4:15-4:30        High precipitation impacts

4:30–4:45       Climate Outlook – Current Conditions and Seasonal Forecast

4:45-5:00        Closing remarks for Day 1

 

Session 4:  How can a Midwest DEWS Meet the Region’s Needs?

8:30-8:45        Welcome

8:45-9:15        Drought in the Region, A Historical Perspective

9:15-10:00      Break-out Discussion

  • What are the major needs in your sector and region?
  • What priority activities should the DEWS be engaged in?
  • What partners are critical to include in the DEWS?

10:00-10:15     Break

10:15-11:15     Facilitated Discussion on Results

11:15-11:45     Next Steps and Closing Remarks

 

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