North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the lead stewardship agency for the preservation and protection of North Carolina's outstanding natural resources. Their website provides comprehensive information on water restrictions, lake levels and water conservation resources.

North Carolina Division of Water Resources
The Division administers programs for river basin management, water supply assistance, water conservation, and water resources development, as well as drought monitoring and advisories.

North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council is assigned the responsibility for issuing drought advisories. These advisories provide accurate and consistent information to assist local governments and other water users in taking appropriate drought response actions in specific areas of the state that are exhibiting impending or existing drought conditions.

North Carolina Drought Watch (U.S. Geological Survey)
This national, multi-disciplinary science organization is dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of landscapes, natural resources, and natural hazards, including droughts, that threaten both our state and beyond.

State Climate Office of North Carolina
The State Climate Office (SCO) provides climate related services to the state, local and federal agencies, businesses and the citizens of North Carolina, including climate change in North Carolina, El Niño/La Niña effects on North Carolina weather, agricultural and water resource management, air quality and environmental management and a statewide drought summary.