One of the most ambitious reef-restoration efforts ever attempted worldwide faces a tough challenge: restoring reefs to their past glory while helping them confront future change.

Atmospheric scientists led by NOAA have found that wildfires strong enough to spawn their own thunderstorms have a lasting effect on the stratosphere—and climate.

A new study examines water use in three large U.S. water systems: Austin Water, the Southern Nevada Water Authority, and Tampa Bay Water. Changes during drought, sustained engagement, collaboration, and education can lead to long-lasting changes in values around water, the study finds.

Summary: This StoryMap provides information on snow drought and how it varies across the United States.

Summary:  This StoryMap serves as a tool for monitoring USDA Forest Service rangeland allotment conditions.

Summary: This StoryMap provides an analysis of three variables that influence the area burned by wildfires in the western United States.

Summary: This StoryMap describes first, how climate change is transforming the Francis Marion National Forest; second, how land changes and urbanization are affecting the area; and third, how land managers can improve the resilience of these lands to changing conditions.

Summary: This StoryMap provides information on how disturbances due to climate change, insects, and diseases affect western U.S. forests.

More often than not, La Niña brings dry winters to the U.S. Southwest. Was there something unusual about our current La Niña that would explain why the area got soaked instead?

Ice coverage has reached a record low in the Great Lakes for this time of year. As of February 13, 2023, only 7 percent of these five freshwater lakes was covered in ice, significantly below the 35-40 percent ice cover expected.