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Wyoming State Drought Programs Program Title: Drought Task Force (ad hoc), Water Forum Function: Mitigation, Response, Monitoring and Prediction, Communication Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: The Water Forum monitors water conditions August -May and informs state officials and the public. Drought Task Force activates when advised by the Water Forum. Statute or Authority: Executive Branch Agencies (primary agency listed first): Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture, Emergency Management, State Engineer Customers Served: Localities, general public Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? Ongoing and at the onset of drought Unmet Needs at federal, state, local and tribal levels. Includes changes from customer or "provider" perspective: No data Program Limitations: WY has a large ranching component compared to crops; federal aid for ranchers, other than for forage crops, is basically a tax deduction. Contact Name and Phone Number: Don Christianson, WY Dept. of Agriculture |