The Aug 10 U.S. Drought Monitor reveals improved conditions in the Colorado River Basin states, though suppressed monsoons heighten concerns in the West.
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August saw above-average rainfall in parts of the southwest, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and the trend brought by monsoon weather is expected to continue.
Small Arizona town demonstrates need for infrastructure help
Piling rocks in front of a breached dam is not a permanent fix, as a small community in Arizona is learning this monsoon season.
July's monsoons brought record-breaking levels of rain to Arizona, bringing a more favorable drought outlook for the month of August. While the drought is not over, the monsoons have certainly helped.