If heavy spring rains wash out half the crop, and the rest of it dies in the summer drought, a longer growing season won't help. (realclimate.org)
In a letter to Cuomo, the IJC says flooding was triggered by heavy spring rains. (wxxinews.org)
Septic woes: Unusually heavy spring rains are to blame for a recent spate of septic system problems throughout the county, according to Tom Chojnacki, director of environmental health for the DuPage County Health Department. (articles.chicagotribune.com)