Daryl Ritchison assumes the role of state climatologist for North Dakota.

Tracks include vegetation establishment and assessment methods.

Topics include challenges of reclamation and effective reclamation strategies.

Observers will measure rainfall, snowfall and snow depth.

The webinars will bring together those involved in energy reclamation to learn about new methods and technologies to improve the success of reclamation.

Nearly 7% of North Dakota is in the extreme drought category.

The grant will be used to retrofit existing NDAWN stations and build new stations across North Dakota.

The forage species selected will vary based on the primary planned use.

Scientists will study management options that sustainably enhance livestock productivity while conserving regional biodiversity.

Several North Dakotans receive North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program awards.