{"id":1301,"date":"2024-12-17T17:45:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/?page_id=1301"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:20:30","slug":"drought-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/drought-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Drought Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div  class=\"cswr-blue-title\">\n    <div class=\"container page\">\n        <h1>Drought Management &#038; Water Conservation                    <\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"cswr-two-column-form\">\n    <div class=\"container page\">\n        <div class=\"two-column\">\n            <div>\n                                <div class=\"white-bg-block\">\n                    <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<p>Droughts are a recurring challenge in the Southern United States, where water is one of our most vital and limited resources. Drought contingency planning is essential to safeguard water supplies and ensure communities, businesses, and ecosystems can adapt to periods of reduced rainfall. By preparing in advance, we can minimize the impact of drought on public health, economic stability, and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>At Central States Water Resources (CSWR), we are dedicated to helping our communities stay resilient by promoting proactive water management practices and maintaining compliance with these critical requirements. During times of drought, refer to our Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) to understand the restrictions and requirements for each drought stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4>Components of a Drought Contingency Plan:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<ol>\n<li><b>Water Supply Monitoring:<\/b>\u00a0Continuous tracking of water resources<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Staged Response Strategies<\/b>: Adaptable approaches based on drought severity<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Conservation Measures<\/b>: Specific guidelines for water reduction<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Emergency Protocols<\/b>: Preparation for critical water shortage scenarios<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #80ad40;\"><u><b>Your Role in Water Conservation:<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\"><span class=\"cms-font-inner-span\" data-font-value=\"Large\" data-font-label=\"Large\"><b>Individual Actions Matter<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><br \/>\nEveryone can contribute to drought resilience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fix leaks promptly<\/li>\n<li>Use water-efficient appliances<\/li>\n<li>Collect and use rainwater<\/li>\n<li>Support local conservation initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4>Drought Stages:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<p><span class=\"cms-font-inner-span\" data-font-value=\"Medium\" data-font-label=\"Medium\">Abnormally Dry (D0)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Short Term Dryness<\/li>\n<li>May affect crop growth and water supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"cms-font-inner-span\" data-font-value=\"Medium\" data-font-label=\"Medium\">Moderate Drought (D1)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced streamflow and reservoirs<\/li>\n<li>Some crop and pasture damage<\/li>\n<li>Possible water use restrictions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"cms-font-inner-span\" data-font-value=\"Medium\" data-font-label=\"Medium\">Severe Drought (D2)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Significant crop\/pasture losses<\/li>\n<li>Water shortages are common<\/li>\n<li>Increased restrictions on water usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"cms-font-inner-span\" data-font-value=\"Medium\" data-font-label=\"Medium\">Extreme Drought (D3)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Major crop\/pasture losses<\/li>\n<li>Widespread water shortages<\/li>\n<li>Emergency water measures enacted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"cms-font-inner-span\" data-font-value=\"Medium\" data-font-label=\"Medium\">Exceptional Drought (D4)<\/span><br \/>\nSevere water shortages<br \/>\nExtensive damage to agriculture and ecosystems<br \/>\nCrisis-level impacts on communities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n            <div>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/37f6ab8141084e3c99106993e66b8306_c1x0-798x600_x798.jpg\" alt=\"Drought land with cracks in soil\" \/>\n                                <div class=\"backflow-form-section\">\n                                            <div class=\"pre_form_text\">\n                            <h4>DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLANS<\/h4>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CENTRAL-FLORIDA-ST-JOHNS-MARION-BRVD-COUNTIES-WATER-CONSERVATION-MANAGEMENT.pdf\">CENTRAL FLORIDA ST JOHNS &#8211; MARION &amp; BRVD COUNTIES WATER CONSERVATION &amp; MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SOUTHWEST-FLORIDA-WATER-MANAGEMENT-Citrus-County.pdf\">SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT &#8211; Citrus County<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\"><u><\/u><span class=\"cms-font-inner-span\" data-font-value=\"Medium\" data-font-label=\"Medium\"><span class=\"cms-font-inner-span\" data-font-value=\"Medium\" data-font-label=\"Medium\"><br \/>\n<a title=\"SOUTH CAROLINA DROUGHT CONTIGENCY PLAN\" href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/South_Carolina_Model_Drought_Management_Plan_and_Ordinance_Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" type=\"custom\"><u>SOUTH CAROLINA DROUGHT CONTIGENCY PLAN<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a531d05e879a4495b04564741dab6f12.pdf\">TEXAS DROUGHT CONTINGENCY 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