Received .03 rain past two days, potentially more on the way. Will hopefully allow a break from irrigation. Have been watering bare root native trees (planted 3 months ago) every week or two since 4/1. County declared stage 2 drought for some water districts, voluntary water usage reduction. Local market stands farmer anticipates irrigation stoppage late summer. Hiked Dungeness Forks yesterday. Guide said river level is about 75% of average and wildflower blooms up to one month early.
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