Drought part of the natural cycle at Cheyenne Bottoms wetlands in Kansas
4/26/2023 11:32:06 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Barton County, KS
Start Date: 4/13/2023
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The Cheyenne Bottoms wetlands is enduring its worst drought in the past decade. Local wildlife officials claim that the conditions can be beneficial for animals at the wetlands and wildlife management. The lack of rain has allowed workers to complete the pool renovation work. Vegetation has the opportunity to reestablish itself.
Drought allows the land time to readjust and go through natural processes that are necessary for Cheyenne Bottoms. Soils can consolidate, and the wind can whisk away excess silt.
KSNT-TV NBC 27 Topeka (Kan.), April 13, 2023
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