Ontario County drought stress eases

September 28, 2026

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Abnormally dry conditions affecting Ontario County dropped to 14.96% in the week of 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-28, continuing the substantial recovery from 90.16% in early September.¹ Water stress that limited amphibian breeding habitat through late August has eased, restoring conditions for reproduction and emergence of native frogs and salamanders.¹

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1. U.S. Drought Monitor (NIDIS / drought.gov)

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