2012 Missouri Drought (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption The Missouri Transect project will model and predict short- and long-term changes in climate and determine the impact on these important plant ecosystems. Credit Shane Epping Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.