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Catchment tank dry, shrubs and plants affected in Grant County, New Mexico
9/25/2017 4:57:29 PM



CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Grant County, NM

Start Date: 9/25/2017 - End Date: 9/25/2017
We have had so little rain that the 2500 gallon catchment tank has run dry for only the third time in 9 years. The tank collects 1447 gallons for each inch of rain. Many of the drought-resistant shrubs and plants are showing signs of stress. The grasses have gone dormant due to dryness. The native shrub oaks and junipers are not showing stress. CoCoRaHS Report from Station #Tyrone 3.2 SW on 9/25/2017
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