Conservation

Rainfall and Water Levels for October 2024

Water levels remain high in our natural areas.

Rainfall recorded before Hurricane Milton's landfall 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 remain spread out in the environment. 

Graph shows rainfall amounts in 2024 by month
Graph depicts monthly rainfall for October over the past 20 years. The red dotted line is the average.
Graph showing current water levels compared with historic levels
The water level recorded in 2024-25 (red dotted line) is higher than the average recorded during the period 1957-1999.

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