“Climate change is worsening drought conditions and water shortages across the United States, and particularly in the western states. This on-the-record briefing will feature a moderated discussion with three experts, followed by a Q&A with reporters. The briefing will cover topics including:

• How climate change is contributing to drought conditions, rainfall patterns, and snowpack across different regions of the U.S.;
• How researchers monitor drought conditions and water supply trends;
• The consequences of groundwater depletion for agriculture and communities;
• And how policymakers and water managers are responding to long-term water scarcity through conservation, water sharing agreements, and other management strategies.”