This passed Fourth of July, Central Texans had to come to the harsh reality that Fireworks were not going to a part of this year's festivities. As the summer progressed, IH 35 started being covered in signs reminding drivers and residents to conserve on water. Rumor has it, this harsh reality is no where near ending.
To put things a little more in perspective, Hill Country Conservatory (HCC), based in Austin, Texas sent out a few interesting statistics on just how bad the drought has gotten. In a very creative way, HCC linked the statistics to donation suggestions - I give them props for this. Here is what HCC says:
To put things a little more in perspective, Hill Country Conservatory (HCC), based in Austin, Texas sent out a few interesting statistics on just how bad the drought has gotten. In a very creative way, HCC linked the statistics to donation suggestions - I give them props for this. Here is what HCC says:
We are asking for donations based on some of the recent records we have been breaking - every little bit counts!
$11 - Total amount of rain (in inches) in Central Texas since October 2010 (20 inches below average)
$27 - Number of Consecutive Days above 100 in July and August 2011
$63 - Total Number of Days in 2011 with Temperatures in excess of 100 degrees
$79 - Predicted Low Temperature on Tuesday (8/16)
$105 - Predicted High Temperature for Tuesday (8/16)
If you are interested in donating, click here. 
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