Coastal Plain Pondshore Community
Much of Massachusetts was in some level of drought earlier this year. All other regions have since had enough rain to bounce back, but as of today, the Cape Cod Region is still classified as having “mild drought” conditions. Although there are numerous adverse impacts that result from a prolonged drought, one positive response is a big bloom year for the coastal plain pondshore plant communities, which thrive in the drawdown areas around pond perimeters in low water years. This…