Despite Recent Storm Events and Snow Fall, Cape Cod is Still in ‘Significant Drought’
Most of us think of drought as dry, dusty days in August, brown lawns, and hot weather. Which is why it might be surprising to some that, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, all of Massachusetts is still experiencing drought as of mid-February. Even despite recent precipitation events, streamflow and groundwater have actually been worsening across all regions of Massachusetts, and recharge that typically occurs at this time of the year to groundwater and reservoirs is lagging.
This is why it’s imperative that we continue to practice indoor water conservation to ensure that our drinking water supplies are sustained, and to fully recover from and reduce drought impacts as we head into spring.
Check out these useful infographics from Mass.gov:
