Southern Texas is being reported as "critical" when referring to lack of rainfall and in our Lake Areas we are experiencing one of the worst droughts in recent history! The University of Lincoln, Nebraska publishes a DROUGHT MONITOR that shows us to be in the Highest Level of Drought. They have labeled us "EXCEPTIONAL". With our temperatures soaring over three digits and the power of the sun even watering is not providing our vegetation with enough to survive.
We have, from the beginning of 2011, only been blessed with 15% of our normal year to date rainfall. We are on catastrophic ground. My husband and I live in a lovely subdivision on Lake Conroe by the name of Bentwater Yaucht and Country Club. We found it to be our perfect location as it was on Lake Conroe, a 23,000 acre lake and close to Lake Livingston, an 88,000 acre lake. Our niche market is Waterfront Properties. One of our favorite features of Bentwater is the gorgeous, highly prestigious Golf Course known as The Weiskopf. The Weiskopf is also feeling and showing the effects of the drought. Our Weiskopf Course and Practice Facility irrigation supplier to the course from the lake, is about to dry up. A channel from Lake Conroe, and the San Jacinto River leads to the subdivision facility
Our channel is currently sitting at only 6 feet of water and as low as 1 foot in some places. Our subdivision is asking for Water Rationing and Even/Odd night time watering only. Bentwater's club and management is taking steps with multiple projects to save our Golf Course! Members have been asked to double up players on their Golf Carts and to remain on the paths to help maintain the health of the grass. I want to thank the Managers and employees of Bentwater for all they are doing to maintain the health and beauty of our Weiskopf Golf Course.
And, say a little prayer with me that we get lots and lots of rain soon. I know. be careful what you wish for....next thing we know we could be paddling on the course in our boats! But, as everything and everyone is suffering, I do hope and pray it gets better soon!
Bentwater Bunch! Thank you for all that you are doing.
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EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.
Gosh Deb....that doesn't sound too good especially for a waterfront property specialist. I pray that you get some rain soon.
Jun 17, 2011 09:08 AM
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth
Wow Deb, one foot of water is ridiculous. Talking also to some San Antonio folk this drought condition until it alleviates is horrible.
Jun 17, 2011 10:05 AM
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®
Huntsville is asking people not to water their yards or wash their vehicles. It is really bad! And the crazy heat (the first day of summer isn't until next week)... You can count on me for those prayers!
Jun 17, 2011 10:52 AM
Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX
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