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Sharing information on climate change, climate adaptation and mitigation. Focused on Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Idaho.
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The Southern Plains Climate Hub worked with Tribes to store rain water to ease the impacts of drought www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/souther...
Rainwater Harvesting: A Tribal Partnership Project | USDA Climate Hubs
Increased variability in rainfall patterns and more frequent extreme heat events are posing new challenges for farmers and ranchers in the Southern Great Plains. Renewed interest in the ancient techni...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
July 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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The Northern Plains Climate Hub provides seasonal forecasts on how much forage may be available for cattle to support ranchers in operating their businesses in variable climate
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/norther...
Grass-Cast: Grassland Productivity Forecast | USDA Climate Hubs
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
July 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The Caribbean Climate Hub helped to develop a wood product industries after hurricane brought many trees down
www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/caribbe...
Wood Product Development in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria | USDA Climate Hubs
In 2017, Hurricane Maria left millions of downed trees across Puerto Rico. The majority of these logs were chipped and disposed of. However, creative use of the salvaged logs has renewed enthusiasm fo...
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
July 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The USDA Climate Hubs are a small team who works across USDA agencies to serve farmers, ranchers and foresters to get science-based information into their hands to help support their operations and rural communities.
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
Welcome to the USDA Climate Hubs | USDA Climate Hubs
www.climatehubs.usda.gov
July 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM