Conservation

Rainfall and Water Levels for October 2024

Water levels remain high in our natural areas.

Graph shows rainfall amounts in 2024 by month
Graph depicts monthly rainfall for 2024-25 water year.

Four inches of rainfall recorded in the days leading up to Hurricane Milton's landfall on Oct. 9 kept water levels higher than average. By the end of October, staff continued to observe high water levels in our natural areas. While water levels should begin to drop as we get further into the dry season, aquatic prey (small fish, tadpoles, etc.) remain spread out in the environment. 

Graph showing current water levels compared with historic levels
The water level recorded in 2024-25 (red line) is higher than the average recorded during the period 1957-1999 (gray shaded area).

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