ACF Waters Conference 2026
Drought Communications Workshop
Drought Communications Resources
This list of resources was provided by the Drought Communications Workshop speakers to support the participants in developing their own drought communications plans.
Drought Communications Network
Building a Drought Communications Network will help you align different groups as conditions evolve. If possible, growing and connecting your network should happen before drought conditions happen and be updated regularly. But it’s never too late to get started.
The list below is not exhaustive but can serve as a starting point for identifying potential audiences, stakeholders, partners, and influencers to consider in your communications planning. Local governments and water providers should also be considered.
Guiding Questions
- Does this group share a water source with us?
- Would this group feel drought impacts earlier or later than us?
- Do residents, businesses, community groups and other organizations look to a particular group for guidance or reassurance?
Federal Agencies
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Mobile District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Savannah District
State Agencies
Cooperative Extension Services
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
UF/IFAS Extension (FL)
Agricultural & Aquaculture Associations
Commodities Associations
Georgia Cotton Commission
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association
Georgia Forestry Association
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
Alabama Forestry Association
Florida Cattlemen’s Association
Florida Forestry Association
Green Industry Associations
Georgia Green Industry Association
Georgia Urban Agriculture Council
Alabama Nursery & Landscape Association
Recreational Associations
Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association
Lake Lanier Association
Florida Turf & Golf Associations
Alabama Turfgrass Association
Environmental NGOs
Additional Resources
- Designing and Evaluating Effective and Ongoing Drought Communication(American Water Works Association)
- Use and Effectiveness of Municipal Irrigation Restrictions During Drought (Alliance for Water Efficiency)
- Local Drought Planning Guide for Metropolitan Atlanta (Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District)
- Drought Monitor - Georgia (National Integrated Drought Information System – NOAA)
- Drought Monitor - Florida (National Integrated Drought Information System – NOAA)
- Drought Monitor - Alabama (National Integrated Drought Information System – NOAA)