The value of climate data and the information derived from the data still seems to be an unknown to many. Five persons engaged in providing climate services in different U.S. climatic zones have assembled a few widely different examples of recent uses of climate data and information. These help demonstrate the diversity of applications, and the value of the data and of those who can interpret them.
1 Illinois State Water Survey, Urbana, Ill. 61801.
2 Western Washington University, Bellingham, Wash. 98225.
3 Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz. 85281.
4 Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. 16802.
5 Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colo. 80523.
