The mission of the North American Weather Modification Council (NAWMC) is to advance the proper use of weather modification technologies through education, promotion and research. The Council serves as a forum for the exchange of information on weather modification issues; to promote the effective use of these technologies to enhance precipitation, suppress damaging hail and mitigate fog; and to advance research and development activities to increase scientific knowledge about weather modification capabilities.

Scholarship Flyer

The North American Weather Modification Council (NAWMC) is taking scholarship applications from students in the science and engineering disciplines for the 2012-13 academic year. The successful applicant will receive a $1,500 cash award and be eligible for up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement to attend a meeting of the NAWMC during the award year.

For further information contact Barry Lawrence, Chair NAWMC Scholarship Committee at barry.lawrence@wyo.gov.

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Weather modification involves cloud seeding as an environmentally friendly technology that helps clouds more efficiently produce precipitation in the form of rain or snow. It is also used to reduce hail generated by thunderstorms and to eliminate fog. This well-established technology has been in use since the 1940s in dozens of countries around the world.

Renowned journal, Nature published an editorial calling for a renewed effort in weather modification research on June 18, 2008. Click here to view.