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Introduction to DRI (Ron Stewart) - Drought Research Initiative

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OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY<br />

The objectives of <strong>DRI</strong> are:<br />

• To better understand the physical<br />

characteristics of and processes influencing<br />

Canadian Prairie droughts, and<br />

• To contribute <strong>to</strong> their better prediction and <strong>to</strong><br />

improved societal preparation<br />

Strategy:<br />

• Focus on the recent severe drought that<br />

began in 1999 and largely ended in 2005

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