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Maine State Drought Programs Program Title: Drought Plan Activation Function: Monitoring and Prediction, Planning Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: In order for the Governor to exercise his emergency powers, he must be informed of the water supply situation in the state. Drought Task Force members monitor the supply of water each month to determine availability. The U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Marine Geological Survey produces a report titled "Current Water Resources Conditions in Maine" monthly. Data collected by the USGS and that provided by members of the River Flow Advisory Committee is the basis of this report. The USDA, cooperating with Maine Dept. of Ag., collects crop data on a county basis. Statute or Authority: No data Agencies (primary agency listed first): Maine Emergency Management, Maine Veteran's Services, Military Bureau, Admin. Services Division Customers Served: General public, farmers, ranchers Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? Emergency proclamation issued by the Governor Unmet Needs at federal, state, local and tribal levels. Includes changes from customer or "provider" perspective: No data Program Limitations: No data Contact Name and Phone Number: John W. Libby, Director, Maine Emergency Management Agency Maine State Drought Programs Program Title: Aroostook Water and Soil Management Board Function: Mitigation Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: Identification of irrigating farmers is critical to determining the extent of water use and the potential future withdrawal trouble spots. The Board recognizes the need to assist farmers in reducing risks by adoption of irrigation. A team of agencies will, if requested, assist farmers in determining how irrigation can be implemented on their farm. Statute or Authority: No data Agencies (primary agency listed first): NRCS, Maine Dept. of Ag., University of Maine Cooperative Extension Customers Served: General public, farmers Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? No data Unmet Needs at federal, state, local and tribal levels. Includes changes from customer or "provider" perspective: No data Program Limitations: No data Contact Name and Phone Number: John W. Libby, Director, Maine Emergency Management Agency |