The Mossy River Municipality has declared a state of agricultural disaster, after massive effects from the heavy rainfalls this year.
From the start of May to Canada Day, The municipality saw between 270 - 310 mm of rainfall, flooding fields, raising rivers, and washing out roads.
Reynold Sahulka is the Reeve of the RM of Mossey River, and he's quite concerned about the state of soil moisture.
"After all the rains we've had here over the last couple of weeks here, some of our agricultural producers have been devastated with some of the overland floodings of Ethelbert and ourselves. All the water runs east, towards our municipality, so we end up getting the brunt of most of the moisture that comes from the west country of Ethelbert and Fork River area."
The RM's council has opened a request with the provincial government for financial assistance, not just for the road repairs, but for the producers heavily impacted by this excess water.
The conditions are causing serious ruts on rural roads, field failure from flooding, and even home garden growth is being affected.
Sahulka, just many, are just looking for the weather to cooperate.
"Hopefully, we get some nice dry weather for the next few weeks here"
Sahulka wants to make sure everyone gets the help they need, as everyone from beekeepers, grain growers, and even home gardeners are feeling the effects of this waterlogged year
