The extreme drought has gone from bad to worse. And if you think you’re not affected, think again. From the fruits & veggies you buy, to your ability to water your own lawn, or even play a round of golf, this means something to all of us. Harvest Manager at Siena Farms Adriel Hsu-Flanders (@ahsuflanders) and Director of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Water Supply Protection, Jonathan Yeo discuss.
The drought is centered around the middle part of Massachusetts, Yeo explained. But he said, the area of the drought is expanding. Siena Farms in Sudbury is struggling due to the drought. Hsu-Flanders said that the vegetable farm is in a big deficit. They’ve lost some crops completely, and others are much smaller than in the past. The worst is yet to come, he said. The drought has added a level of psychological stress to their jobs.
Yeo explained the impact of the drought. The reservoirs have gone down, the streams are beginning to dry up, he said. It is impacting the fish and wildlife, as well. Unfortunately, the expectation is continued dry conditions.
