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National Drought Mitigation Center
 Entry ID: NDMC_UNL

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Summary
Abstract: The National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) helps people and institutions develop and implement measures to reduce societal vulnerability to drought, stressing preparedness and risk management rather than crisis management. Most of the NDMC?s services are directed to state, federal, regional, and tribal governments that are involved in drought and water supply planning.

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Description: The Drought Monitor is a synthesis of multiple indices, outlooks and news
accounts, that represents a consensus of federal and academic scientists. The
product will be refined over time as ways are found to make it better reflect
the needs of decision-makers and others who use the information. Drought
Monitor is provided by agencies within the USDA, including the National Water
and Climate Center (NWCC), the Department of Commerce, the Department of the
Interior and the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC).
Service Citation
Title: National Drought Mitigation Center
Provider: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
URL: http://www.drought.unl.edu/
Service Keywords
HAZARDS MANAGEMENT >HAZARDS MITIGATION Parameter Definition
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >AGRICULTURAL ADVISORIES >DROUGHT FORECAST Parameter Definition
HAZARDS MANAGEMENT >HAZARDS PLANNING Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
AGRICULTURE >AGRICULTURAL PLANT SCIENCE Parameter Definition
AGRICULTURE >PLANT COMMODITIES Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
FARMING
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
ECONOMY
ENVIRONMENT
Ancillary Keywords
Drought
Historical
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Service Provider
UNE-L/NDMC > National Drought Mitigation Center, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://drought.unl.edu/

Service Provider Personnel
Name: DONALD A. WILHITE
Phone: (402) 472-4270
Fax: (402) 472-6614
Email: dwilhite2 at unl.edu
Contact Address:
National Drought Mitigation Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
239 L.W. Chase Hall
P.O. Box 830749
City: Lincoln
Province or State: NE
Postal Code: 68583?0749
Country: USA
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Dijkshoorn JA, van Engelen VWP and Huting JRM 2008. Soil and landform properties for LADA partner countries (Argentina, China, Cuba, Senegal and The Gambia, South Africa and Tunisia). ISRIC report 2008/06 and GLADA report 2008/03, ISRIC – World Soil Information and FAO, Wageningen http://www.isric.org/isric/Webdocs/Docs/ISRIC_Report_2008_06.pdf

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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2003-10-01
SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-12-21
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