Native Resilience to hold 2026 Spring Webinar Series on Snow Drought and Tribal Agriculture

The Native Resilience Working Group will hold a four-part webinar series in spring 2026 focused on snow drought, water stress, and their impacts on tribal agriculture.

Snow drought occurs when winter snowpack is significantly below normal or melts earlier than expected, reducing natural water storage and increasing water stress later in the year. This webinar series will explore how snow drought affects Tribal agricultural producers and what actions can be taken to prepare for increasingly dry conditions during the warmer months.

Speakers will cover: Snow-drought outlooks and what they mean for agricultural operations; Guidance on USDA, FEMA, and Native-led assistance programs; Tribal experiences navigating drought and disaster declarations; and, direct connections to experts and producer support organizations

Webinar Schedule

All webinars will be held on Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time/10:00 a.m. Pacific.

February 17, 2026 – Snow-Drought Outlook & Early Action Resources – Dr. Kyle Bocinsky, Director of Climate Extension, Montana Climate Office
March 17, 2026 – Farm Service Agency Resources – Jennifer Perez, National Outreach Specialist and Tribal Liaison for the USDA Farm Service Agency
April 21, 2026 – Tribal Drought Responses: Programs and Perspectives
May 19, 2026 – Tribal Disaster Declarations and Federal Recognition

Registration

Recordings

Webinar #1: February 17, 2026 – Snow-Drought Outlook & Early Action Resources – Dr. Kyle Bocinsky, Director of Climate Extension, Montana Climate Office