Have you ever heard of a broadcast meteorologistThis is the scientist on your local TV or radio news station who gives you the weather report. Our program, called Earth Gauge™, helps broadcast meteorologists talk about the environment and how it’s connected to weather. There are many ways weather and the environment are connected. Some examples are:

• Birds migrating south before winter’s cold temperatures begin;
• Rainwater washing litter from the street to your local river, causing pollution;
• Air pollution affecting the health of kids with asthma;
• Kids and their families staying safe from severe weather, like tornadoes and hurricanes.

You can make a difference in helping the environment and keeping yourself and your family safe from weather. Every month, you’ll see a new theme with a new quiz and activity you can try at home or school. Come back and see us again soon!

Learn more about dry weather and drought with these fun facts. Click Here!

Find out how you can prepare for drought and wildfire, and learn tips to save water at home. Click Here!

Make a rain gauge, learn how to look for signs of drought, and do online activities. Click Here!

Check out photos, videos, maps, and other cool tools. Click Here!

Are you a broadcast meteorologist, teacher, or parentClick here for more information about this site.

This website is sponsored by The Kendeda Foundation. Earth Gauge is a partnership between the American Meteorological Society, the COMET Program, and the National Environmental Education Foundation.