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Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
that just flat out sucks, we feel for you guys... so what did the string of 100 degree + days end up being?
that just flat out sucks, we feel for you guys... so what did the string of 100 degree + days end up being?
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
In the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex we broke the most 100* days record at 70 days this year. The previous record was 69 days in 1980. The most consecutive days is still 42 days from 1980, but this year comes in second with 40.
I don't know how many substantial grass/brush fires we have had lately. It seems like everything is burning. I hope last nights rain helps the fireman. Its the first rain we've had in awhile.
In the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex we broke the most 100* days record at 70 days this year. The previous record was 69 days in 1980. The most consecutive days is still 42 days from 1980, but this year comes in second with 40.
I don't know how many substantial grass/brush fires we have had lately. It seems like everything is burning. I hope last nights rain helps the fireman. Its the first rain we've had in awhile.
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
Many of these photos are of Lake Travis, which is now 49.6' below "full pool level".
Growing up in Austin and spending most summers on Lake Travis, it is quite sad to see it like this.
Kevin
Many of these photos are of Lake Travis, which is now 49.6' below "full pool level".
Growing up in Austin and spending most summers on Lake Travis, it is quite sad to see it like this.
Kevin
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
The photos of those abandoned docks are reminiscent of the pics of abandoned structures, ships, and cities in the Soviet Union. Of note, we had to cancel a dove hunt last night here in Denton due to rain and lightening. An excellent trade that left everyone smiling.
The photos of those abandoned docks are reminiscent of the pics of abandoned structures, ships, and cities in the Soviet Union. Of note, we had to cancel a dove hunt last night here in Denton due to rain and lightening. An excellent trade that left everyone smiling.
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ktdls7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Many of these photos are of Lake Travis, which is now 49.6' below "full pool level".
Growing up in Austin and spending most summers on Lake Travis, it is quite sad to see it like this.
Kevin </div></div>
I was afraid to ask if these were the Highland Lakes. Used to live just a couple of miles from Buchanan. thats f'n terrible.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ktdls7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Many of these photos are of Lake Travis, which is now 49.6' below "full pool level".
Growing up in Austin and spending most summers on Lake Travis, it is quite sad to see it like this.
Kevin </div></div>
I was afraid to ask if these were the Highland Lakes. Used to live just a couple of miles from Buchanan. thats f'n terrible.
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
Great find Insayn. I poked around on the site and found this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/texasparkswildlife/sets/72157627429641925/detail/
This site describes each photo and location. Learned to water ski in Hurst Creek, used to fish in Pedernales River, and used to sail out of Commanders Point.
Makes me sick.
Kevin
Great find Insayn. I poked around on the site and found this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/texasparkswildlife/sets/72157627429641925/detail/
This site describes each photo and location. Learned to water ski in Hurst Creek, used to fish in Pedernales River, and used to sail out of Commanders Point.
Makes me sick.
Kevin
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ktdls7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great find Insayn. I poked around on the site and found this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/texasparkswildlife/sets/72157627429641925/detail/
This site describes each photo and location. Learned to water ski in Hurst Creek, used to fish in Pedernales River, and used to sail out of Commanders Point.
Makes me sick.
Kevin </div></div>
I used to cross the Perd there at that intersection all the time on the way into Austin. Ive seen it low but never that bad. Yall should take advantage of the situation to get our there an d clean up all the junk. Might solve a few missing persons cases as well.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ktdls7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great find Insayn. I poked around on the site and found this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/texasparkswildlife/sets/72157627429641925/detail/
This site describes each photo and location. Learned to water ski in Hurst Creek, used to fish in Pedernales River, and used to sail out of Commanders Point.
Makes me sick.
Kevin </div></div>
I used to cross the Perd there at that intersection all the time on the way into Austin. Ive seen it low but never that bad. Yall should take advantage of the situation to get our there an d clean up all the junk. Might solve a few missing persons cases as well.
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
Wow...that seems so unreal. I can't even begin to imagine the effect it has had on everyone who lives in that region.
Wow...that seems so unreal. I can't even begin to imagine the effect it has had on everyone who lives in that region.
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
Very stark photo's
I guess 1 benefit, is it allows folks to clean-up the areas where water usually resides. (instead of leaving random shit strewn everywhere (first 5 or so photos))
Very stark photo's
I guess 1 benefit, is it allows folks to clean-up the areas where water usually resides. (instead of leaving random shit strewn everywhere (first 5 or so photos))
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
^^ I was thinkin the same thing til I saw the no looting sign r whatever. I think a massive cleanup is in order.
^^ I was thinkin the same thing til I saw the no looting sign r whatever. I think a massive cleanup is in order.
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
I live in Central TX. It has looked like fall for quite some time - with all the dead trees (orange leaves). Even if we get back to normal eventually, the toll this drought has taken this year will be felt for a long time... I am sure a lot of wild life has died too - no water for them to drink (lakes and ponds are drying up)
I live in Central TX. It has looked like fall for quite some time - with all the dead trees (orange leaves). Even if we get back to normal eventually, the toll this drought has taken this year will be felt for a long time... I am sure a lot of wild life has died too - no water for them to drink (lakes and ponds are drying up)
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
Those 1 or 2 hour sprinkling doesn't really even count. This past weekend on the other hand is what Texas needed.
Those 1 or 2 hour sprinkling doesn't really even count. This past weekend on the other hand is what Texas needed.
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lsf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We got 1.6" last week, but it didn't make much of a difference </div></div>
That's what she said.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lsf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We got 1.6" last week, but it didn't make much of a difference </div></div>
That's what she said.
Re: Speaking of Texas Drought....photos from TXPWD
I knows it's been bad there, but till I saw those pictures, I didn't realize how bad it was. I'm pray you guys get some rain!
I knows it's been bad there, but till I saw those pictures, I didn't realize how bad it was. I'm pray you guys get some rain!
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