The Condition Monitoring Star of the Week was posted on July 26th by observer with station number NC-MS-5. In their report, they described the multiple impacts of recent weather conditions on local plant growth, water levels, tourism and animal activity. Their report shows that you don't have to go very far to observe the direct and indirect affects of weather. It just takes a little extra attention to the environment and thinking about how weather plays a role in what you observe. Thanks for setting a great example NC-MS-5! Keep up the good work!
Categories:
Plants and Wildlife
Tourism
Water Quality and Water Levels
This week we've seen rain nearly every day until today, but 3 days just a
few hundredths or a trace. So plants are all growing well--grass,
garden veggies, flowers. I spotted the first woodland orchid of the
year--about a week earlier than last year. The French Broad River is
muddy & running about medium high. There was a lot of rain upstream.
It makes for good boating. I've noted several kayakers, as well as
commercial raft trips. We've seen a couple fawns and have heard from
others in our county that fawns are being born. Our spring (drinking
water), pond, microhydro system, and creek all remain at a good level.
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