Local Web Sites

Maryland's Drought Emergency
A look at Maryland's drought status, mandatory water-use restrictions, a list of the drought's impacts and water conservation tips. Now includes answers to frequently asked questions.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Public information and water conservation tips; customer services.

Montgomery County Drought Information
Water conservation tips from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.

Loudoun County Water Conservation Central
Lists of current mandatory water-use restrictions, short- and long-term methods of conserving water and answers to frequently asked questions.

National Web Sites

NOAA's Drought Information Center
National drought summary, updated weekly; Updated Palmer Drought Severity Index graphic; monthy roundup.

Drought Information for the U.S. Geological Survey
Stream-flow weather map for Middle Atlantic; updated drought reports; drought information and definitions.

National Weather Service for Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Precipitation charts; climatology.

National Drought Mitigation Center
Drought watch; drought science; methodologies; impacts.