Expanding the use of seasonal to inter-annual climate forecasts, especially in drought-prone and semi-arid parts of the United States, can assist decision makers in the management of water resources, according to a new NOAA-led scientific assessment. The assessment is one in a series of synthesis and assessment reports coordinated by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. "Reducing our vulnerability to changes in climate depends upon our ability to bridge the gap between climate science and using that scientific understanding in our management of critical resources," said Helen Ingram, lead author, and a research fellow at the University of Arizona. "For instance, our water resources depend on how much rain and snow we get. Climate forecasts can help us plan how we store and use our water."
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