The weekend’s rainfall provided a dramatic transformation for one local pond while leaving another still struggling with drought conditions.
West Guth Park pond experienced a remarkable recovery after receiving just 3 inches of rain. The pond, which had lost much of its water to drought conditions, now provides plenty of swimming space for the ducks, geese and turtles that call it home.
Before the weekend rain, the pond showed severe signs of drought stress. The low water levels created cramped conditions for the wildlife and threatened the entire ecosystem that depends on this small body of water…