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The effects of the 1988 drought on water resources in Wisconsin

January 1, 1990

The 1988 drought was one of the most severe droughts since weather records have been kept in Wisconsin. This fact sheet describes the cause of the drought and its effects on the water resources, water use, and agriculture in the State.

Publication Year 1990
Title The effects of the 1988 drought on water resources in Wisconsin
DOI 10.3133/ofr90149
Authors B. K. Holmstrom, B.R. Ellefson
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 90-149
Index ID ofr90149
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Wisconsin Water Science Center