Drought Definition

That question keeps popping up: when is the drought "over"? Here's one definition from Karen Young, Gilbert water conservation coordinator, in an article in today's Republic:

...recent rains have eased short-term implications but that the drought has not ended. In fact, Gilbert continues to operate under Stage 1 Drought guidelines.

So as long as we are under Stage 1 Drought guidelines, it ain't over. Read the rest of the article for some good water-saving tips.