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In reply to the discussion: Amid drought, Utah governor declares weekend of prayer for rain [View all]Roisin Ni Fiachra
(2,574 posts)Springs have dried up. Creeks,rivers, ponds, lakes, and reservoirs are at low volume. Dry creeks that are normally raging torrents from runoff in early spring were trickles this spring, and are now completely dry. "Monsoon" season brought no relief last year
The land is tragically overgrazed, and parched, from high temperatures, lack of rain, and cattle that are/were allowed to graze in riparian areas where no cows should be allowed to go. Wildlife has been forced to migrate to reliable water sources.
When hiking I used to see many lizards along the trail. Now I see none, or rarely, one. The jackrabbits are pretty much gone in our area.
It's really, really bad. We have good clean deep well water. For now. How long that will last as the land continues to dry up is anyone's guess.
It's bordering on apocalyptic.