Drought Links

USDA to make up to $30 Million in grants to assist in finding solutions for drought management and research. 
See the press release: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAOC/bulletins/a738f1. 

The U.S. Drought Portal: http://drought.gov/drought/ - Components include the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), the U.S. Drought Monitor, Impacts, Forecasting, Reports and more.

California's Academic Water Programs: http://ciwr.ucanr.edu/Tools/University_of_California_Water_Centers/- Links to UC, CSU, and other academic water related programs on all topics related to water. 

California Department of Food and Agriculture: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/drought/- Drought resources for Farmers, Ranchers, and Farmworkers.

California Drought Resources: http://ciwr.ucanr.edu/California_Drought_Expertise/- This new page was created by the CIWR (below) to assist with the current 2013-2014 drought situation. It will be updated and will serve as a great resource for future drought events. Agriculture, Rangeland, Urban/Residential tips and resources can be found within its pages.

California Institute for Water Resources: http://ciwr.ucanr.edu/- The mission of the California Institute for Water Resources (CIWR) is to integrate California's research, extension, and education programs to develop research-based solutions to water resource challenges. Upcoming drought events, experts, and drought media coverage can be found here.

California State Water Resources Control Board: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/index.shtml- Information regarding CA's 2014 drought year. Conservation tips, water laws, and programs can be found here.