The list of Drought Impacts:
D0 Forage is limited; soil is dry
Fire risk increases
D1 Plants are stressed; hillsides are unusually brown
Stock ponds and creeks are nearly dry; some springs are dry
D2 Water and feed are inadequate for livestock
Fire danger is high; fire crews are mobilizing
Little forage remains for wildlife; pine trees are losing needles
D3 Ranching operations are affected
Fire preparedness increases; fire restrictions are implemented early
Skiing tourism is low; snowpack is extremely low
Wildlife encroach on developed areas in search of food and water
Native plants are stressed
Livestock do not have adequate water; runoff is short; conditions are dusty
D4 Fire restrictions increase; large fires occur year-round
Vegetation green-up is poor; native plants are dying
Lakes, ponds, and streams are dry
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