#drought watch

[huntingtonnow]

Drought Watch Issued for Suffolk, 19 Other Counties in State

Suffolk is one of 20 counties placed under a state-issued drought watch as dry conditions persist across much of New York, Gov/ Kathy Hochul announced Friday. The watch — the first of four state drought advisory levels — comes after months of below-average rainfall, declining groundwater levels, and low stream flows, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). No…

Drought Watch Issued for Suffolk, 19 Other Counties in State

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New York City Faces Drought Watch Amid Beautiful Autumn Weather

New York City’s Autumn: A Mixed Bag of Weather and Water Concerns This fall, many residents of New York City have found themselves fortunate to enjoy the enchanting beauty of Central Park, with its stunning October foliage set against a backdrop of clear blue skies. Families celebrated Halloween with joy, reveling in the warmth that felt more like early summer than late autumn. The pleasant…

New York City Faces Drought Watch Amid Beautiful Autumn Weather

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This is the atmospheric river that’s ushering in a weekend of rain to the Bay Area. Read more: Where’s the Rain? North Bay Sees Deluge

[kqedscience]

How Much Precious California Water Did You Just Eat? Find Your Food’s Water Footprint

“Looking to minimize your water footprint at the dinner table? Use the Los Angeles Times’ new interactive tool to build a combination of meals and see how much water is needed to produce California’s most commonly consumed foods.

Now in its fourth year of drought, California has only a fraction of its once-normal water supply. And as officials continue to wrestle with how best to cope with less, the agriculture industry, which uses about 80% of the state’s water supply, has come under increased scrutiny.”

Read more from KQED News.