The North Central U.S. drought is impacting more than this year’s crops. Wildfires, limited surface water in streams, poor water quality, low soil moisture, poor pasture conditions, and damage to ecosystems are just some of the impacts seen throughout the region. These daunting effects will continue until consecutive years of excess snow and rain alleviate dry conditions. Read some of the NOAA-reported drought statistics for north-central states.
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