Vegetation at or below historically low levels in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties in California
7/20/2021 7:06:42 PM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
San Mateo County, CA
Santa Cruz County, CA
Start Date: 7/1/2021
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Measured vegetation moisture levels in San Mateo County were at or below historic low values for this time of year. The Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit tested vegetation at various sites in both counties on July 1 and found a significant decrease in water content.
In 2020, it was early to mid-August before moisture levels fell this low, according to Cal Fire.
San Mateo, CA Patch, July 8, 2021
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