The Sanctuary recorded three inches of rain in February, which is above average. 

Above-average rainfall over the course of this winter has kept water levels at the swamp high.

Since the mid-2000s, we have usually experienced shorter hydroperiods and a much more drastic drydown in the spring. However, water levels have been fairly consistent this winter thanks to the rain. 

Water levels this winter are closer to our historic levels, extending the hydroperiod.