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State declares Level 1 Drought Status for North Shore

Winter snow, rainfall, streamflow, groundwater levels below normal entering spring
Posted on: April 13, 2021 - 12:22pm
moderate river drought photo

On April 9, with precipitation, streamflow, and groundwater below normal as the state enters the spring season, MA Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides declared a Level 1-Mild Drought in several regions, including the North Shore.

“Dry conditions have set in again, and it is important that we all take water conservation steps now to lessen its potential impacts on our environment and water supplies”, said Theoharides.

These drying conditions are likely to continue due to precipitation totals ranging from 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches below normal, with the greatest departure below normal along the North and South shores.

As the Commonwealth enters into the growing season and more time is spent outdoors, state officials urge residents and businesses to reduce water use, select only native and drought resistant plants for new plantings, and limit outdoor watering to no more than one day a week for Level 1 regions.

The full April 9 EEA press release is here:  https://www.mass.gov/news/state-announces-drought-conditions-in-several-regions-of-commonwealth