Using a Canon EOS Rebel T3i, a completely submerged walking path and fire hydrant were photographed at 1733hrs on 09APR14. Heavy rains and temperature increases melted ice to cause extensive flooding of the Grasse River; the path and fire hydrant shown below are approximately 50 meters from the usual riverbank. Small plants were washed away, and trees may not be able to survive if their root systems are submerged for too long. If the flooding period lasts for an extended period of time, then small organisms such as weeds can be washed away and beetles, snails, and worms can drown. However, if the flooding is not prolonged, then flooding can be beneficial, depositing nutrients carried by the river onto the banks.