#drought #Rideau Valley Conservation AuthorityDespite rain, severe drought continues in Rideau Valley watershed_ (Via Rideau Valley Conservation Authority) _ ** August 22, 2016 – ** Despite the recent rainfall the Rideau Valley remains in a ** Severe ** Drought Status. The 90-day accumulation of rainfall since August 13 recorded at Environment Canada climate stations in and around the Rideau River watershed has increased to an average of 82 percent of the historical average. ...
#droughtSevere drought conditions declared in Mississippi Valley_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Earlier today the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority issued a severe drought warning for several sub watersheds of the Mississippi River. This includes the Fall River, Clyde River, Indian River and Carp River watersheds. ...
#drought #Rideau Valley Conservation AuthorityRecent rainfall has little impact on Rideau Watershed drought_ (press release) _ ** June 30, 2016 – ** The precipitation indicator for ** Moderate Drought ** of 60% of normal was reached last Sunday. Rainfall since then has had a minimal impact and conditions remain very dry. ...
#drought #rvca #water"Drought deepening again" says Rideau Valley Conservation Authority_ (press release) _ The last significant rainfall in the Rideau River watershed on June 5 caused streamflows to increase and helped crop growth, but the effect has worn off and the lack of rain since has once again left flows dropping and crops in need of more water. ...