Lack of water can have damaging effects on people and the environment. A better understanding of the wide-ranging and far-reaching impacts of drought can improve drought assessments, monitoring, preparedness, and response. 

• Increased Wildfire Activity
• Increased Groundwater Use
• Decrease Tourism and Recreation
• Habitat Loss
• Poor Rangeland Conditions
• Reduced Snowpack
• Reduced Agricultural Production
• Reduced Water Levels in Lakes, Rivers and Streams