University of Nevada, Reno scientists confirm Sierra Nevada Medieval megadroughts

[FirstLight]

1. that's so cool

I love hearing about the region's historical scientific facts... After the big Indonesian Tsunami, there were studies that revealed the western slope/shore of Lake Tahoe had undergone similar tsunami activity 1000s of years ago (homewood, tahoma areas)

as far as the drought thing... I tell ya... this winter was so nice for a change, it was good to NOT have the blanket of snow still on the lawn in May. However, there are other effects that create a domino effect. The bears came our of hibernation early, which could mean more human contact looking for food, as well as a longer season for them to have to forage. The fire season will be horrific, and I think the fish and other marine life will be effected by creeks drying up faster and in more areas that would usually have water well into the season...

if this trend continues for a decade, it would be a very different sierra...