Drought is a regular threat here in Southern California where dry conditions prevail.  The National Weather Services will holding two talks related to drought at California State University, Channel Islands.  The talks are a part of the Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) speaker's series and will feature speakers from local Weather Forecast offices.

We are currently experiencing drought conditions which can lead to fires and subsequent threats of flash floods and debris flows.  The speakers will address these issues and how partnerships with local services can help minimize potential damage.   The topics will cover:

• Growing Fire Weather Threat in Southern California
• Drought and Post Fire Flash Floods and Debris Flows

If you are interesting in attending:

Dates:  February 13 and February 20, 2014
Time:    6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location:
     California State University, Channel Islands
     1360 Broome Library
     One University Dr.
     Camarillo, CA  93012
Contact:  Don Rodriguez, don.rodriguez@csuci.edu

See here for more information.