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Historical droughts in Georgia and drought assessment and management
Historical droughts in Georgia and drought assessment and management
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Stooksbury, David Emory
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Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
The understanding and use of past climate
information is key to proper drought mitigation and water
management planning. Since 1960, Georgia’s population
has increased from near 4 million inhabitants to over 8
million while the water resources have remained constant.
Until the 1998-2002 drought, most Georgians had not
experienced a major Georgia drought. However, 13 longterm,
severe droughts have impacted the state over the
past 325 years. The Policy Statement on Climate
Variability and Change by the American Association of
State Climatologists gives guidance on using climate
information in decision making processes.
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2003-04
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