Western Governors, NOAA agree to work together to improve climate services for the West
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho -The Western Governors' Association (WGA) and NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) today announced a joint agreement for improving the development and delivery of climate science and services to Western states. In the midst of a record-breaking season for extreme drought, flood, wildfire and severe storms, this timely agreement will increase collaboration and boost existing efforts to ensure Western states and the U.S. Pacific islands are better able to plan for these types of natural hazards.
Contact: Tom Iseman (WGA) 303-378-6102 or
Jennifer Austin (NOAA) 202-302-9047
