Granite Geek: How can we be in a drought if my lawn is too thick to mow?

By: DAVID BROOKS

Outlets: Concord Monitor

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 681

Last Updated: 3 days, 11 hours ago


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We have been told repeatedly since last summer that we are in a drought. So why is the grass on my not-yet-mowed lawn so tall and lush — isn’t it supposed to be dry and crunchy?

Sarah Jamison, a hydrologist with the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, has a concise explanation: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

“It’s true our surface level conditions are rebounded nicely, we’ve had some nice recharge events …

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