We have had very little rain since August, precip percentile since April is 0-15. Straight River flow is much below normal at 39cfs, normal about 100-140, or at 4th %ile rank of last 35 years. Natural lakes are down several feet and wetlands low to dry. See photo. Putting out water for wildlife, watering bushes. Crow wing drainage has several surface water permit suspensions. Fire danger moderate.
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