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“In terms of precipitation, we have had the driest two-month period ever recorded since records began in 1905 and have seen the impacts with increased fire danger conditions. We must begin early steps now to mitigate the potential for harm should the drought be prolonged.” – Office of Policy and Management Undersecretary Martin Heft, chairman of the Connecticut Interagency Drought Workgroup Continue Reading →
A rain garden can easily capture runoff from a roof, roadway or slope. They are beautiful additions to both private and public properties and just need a shallow depression and appropriate sun or shade loving plants. Continue Reading →
Greenwich residents have been cooperating with the water restrictions and the reservoir system beginning to recover. Continue Reading →
Some outdoor water use restrictions have been eased. Though the mandatory irrigation ban continues, there has been talk of a two-day-a-week limit to irrigation this coming summer. Continue Reading →
Highlights of people and events from 2016 in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
The Town is preparing for the potential of an extended drought which could include additional restrictions. “It is our responsibility to prepare for natural disasters including drought,” Tesei said on Wednesday in a release. “As with other natural disasters, we are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best.” Continue Reading →
Did Aquarion wait too long to alert Greenwich residents and businesses to the drought? Aquarion said the drop was precipitous, and they reacted quickly: At the end of July the Greenwich water system was at 73.2% capacity. By Aug 30 the Greenwich system had dropped to 48.3% capacity. Continue Reading →