This week's Condition Monitoring Star of the Week was posted on September 3rd by observer with station number NC-OR-34. In their report they discuss the effects of low water levels on water quality. As we read through your reports, we notice that few observers report on water quality. This is a great idea for impacts you can include in your reports. The observer also notes how quickly their lawn rebounded from dry conditions. Plant resilience can also help us better understand drought. Do plants rebound quickly, slowly or not at all once they receive precipitation after a dry spell? You can observe about plants in your yard, neighborhood fields or those in wilderness areas. Don't forget to try to include the names of plants species in your reports. Thanks for offering such great ideas NC-OR-34!
Categories
Plants and Wildlife
Water Supply and Quality
This week I had to start watering the plants again, and I noticed that
the raw water from well was turning red again which sometimes happens
when the water level gets low. When we had a lot rain, the raw water
was almost clear. Since the arrival of the rain, my lawn seems almost
entirely green again; however, the moss that grows under the trees is
still brown. I do not see any standing puddles in the usual spots on
the property so the rain is soaking into the ground.
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