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FRANKLIN COUNTY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Drought conditions have worsened across the state. The Connecticut River Valley Region is currently listed at a Level 2 Significant Drought. During April, precipitation was well below normal in Massachusetts.
The current drought, which began in 2024, continues to affect the natural environment like streamflow, vernal pools and ponds and dependent species, fish migrations and declining groundwater.
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