Cow Creek opts to stay in Stage 3 drought

In an ironic twist not lost on the local groundwater district directors, a small amount of rain fell on Kendall County for the first time since the ides of July just as the Cow Creek Groundwater District considered whether to move into emergency drought stage conditions.

The directors opted to remain in Stage 3.

During the CCGCD regular meeting Monday evening, staff announced 15 local monitor wells have reached record lows for July, and 41 of the 43 monitor wells in the groundwater district are below their historical average.