Condition Monitoring Star of the Week, December 8th-14th, Wake County, NC

Our Condition Monitor Star of the Week was posted on December 13th by observer with station number NC-WK-6 in Wake County, NC.  In their report they noted multiple impacts relating to soil moisture, water levels, plants and wildlife.  Drought committees in both North Carolina and South Carolina consider a range of indicators when determining drought declarations.  Therefore, reports like this one that includes a variety of impacts can be helpful.  We're also amazed at how the observer included so much information in a relatively short paragraph! Great job, NC-WK-6! 

 Categories

Plants and Wildlife
Water Supply and Quality

The soil remains moist as we had over half an inch of rain in the past seven days. The creek is full and the water is still clear. Small fish (minnows?) are visible in the creek. The pond is full and quiet. We had a great blue heron visit the pond this past week and he caught a fish. The grass remains green for the most part. We have had some seed pods from the sycamore trees fall to the ground this week. Squirrels are digging many small holes in the garden we assume they are planting seeds to help tide them over for the winter.