Thus far in my “Watershed,” that resides in the “Upper Passaic River” Watershed, that covers from 1.5 miles to the NW to about 1.5 miles to the SE and is about 1 mile in width and in the general shape of a diamond;

There were THREE days with measurable precipitation and zero days with trace precipitation for a total of 0.76”, the past seven days [Sunday-Saturday]. 

River and stream volume the past week of this CMR maintained their rates of flow over small lake dams west of this station. As of Sunday afternoon, 6/28/2026; one covered 10% the width of the dam 6.5 miles from this station moving at a slow volume, with some observable turbidity. The other, 2 miles to the west increased  its flow over its fall, covering about 20% of its respective fall and moving at a similar volume, also with some observable turbidity. The Madison Golf Course, adjacent this station had observable play all days. The ground around this station is moist and firm to walk on. Grass and weeds required weekly maintenance. The first Rose bloomed in the morning on 5/22. A few more roses bloomed the past week, but most continue to fade. Additionally; Day Lillies that began to bloom on 6/9, now have 75% that have bloomed with another 30% poised to bloom. Active Birds around this station included; House Finch, Crows, Pigeons were all observed. No cardinals were heard. The Song Bird feeder was NOT refilled this week. The Thistle Feeder was filled Sunday April 26, 2026 for the first time. As of this report, there was significant consumption, now at 2-8/10”.
The Hummingbird Feeder was filled for the first time on Mothers Day 5/10/2026 and for the first time, the early evening on 6/25, a hummingbird was observed using the same. The same was not refreshed this week and had 20g or 2% consumed.

Neighborhood squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits were all observed adjacent this station this past week. Honey bees wasps and a hornet were observed working flowers. Temperatures held the past week to near seasonal normal to warm and humid. Lighting Bugs / Fireflies first flash was observed on 06/17/2026, the past week with an increasing requency rate more than 10 flashes per minute.

Over the past 31 days; this station has captured and reported 1.92 inches of precipitation. There has been 66 days of precipitation the previous 177 days of CY2026 [1/1/2026 to 6/27/2026] for a “Calendar Year” [CY] total of 
17.44”, compared to a total of 76 days of precipitation and a [CY] total of
25.60” the same [year to date] in CY2025. So far, compared to last year, this station has received 8.16” less precipitation than a year ago. Some other totals from previous years, for comparison, are; 
YTD2024- 29.55”
YTD2023- 23.04”
YTD2022- 25.32”
YTD2021- 22.61”
YTD2020- 21.36”
YTD2019- 22.09”
YTD2018- 27.34”
YTD2017- 23.47”
YTD2016- 20.21”
YTD2015- 20.99”  (First full Year) 
The TWELVE year running average total precipitation for this station is: 23.25 inches, increasing this stations total deficit to 5.81” less then the 12 year average and this year continues as the DRIEST year this CMR has been posted by 2.77”. Considering the twelve year annual comparable total for this station and total precipation from previous years, is why I believe that it is appropriate to hold this week’s report on the “Moderatly Dry” side of the Condition Scale Bar.

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