CISA Integrating Climate Science & Decision Making in the Carolinas

CISA: Carolinas Integrated Sciences and Assessments, A NOAA RISA Team

The Coastal Carolinas Drought Early Warning System (DEWS)

Shrinking shorelines are one indication of drought
Shrinking shorelines

Research

CISA contributes to the DEWS through assessment of historical drought events and precipitation patterns and trends in the Carolinas, assessment of drought indicators in Southeastern coastal ecosystems, and a program to expand drought impacts monitoring and reporting through citizen science.

Projects

More Information

To learn more about NIDIS and the Regional Drought Eary Warning Systems, visit www.drought.gov