IAN partners with USGS in Puerto Rico

Approximately 7 people sit around a rectangular table. Everyone is looking a woman shown to the left who is speaking and using her hands. Most people are smiling. IAN has partnered with US Geological Survey (USGS) to help host a series of workshops to identify and communicate drought impacts across regions of the United States. On May 30-31, Bill Dennison, Jamie Currie, and Jason Howard traveled to San Juan to participate in the latest of the series, focusing on vulnerabilities and drought-related issues specific to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Over 50 participants explored the effects of previous droughts on agriculture, natural resources, and water supply through a series of presentations and breakout discussions. The focus turned to climate models, data gaps, and adaptation strategies to help plan for future extreme weather events. Material from this workshop will be used to create factsheets, oral histories and videos to communicate drought-related issues on the islands. Read more about the trip and here.