The recent trend of dry weather is affecting New Jersey’s large bodies of water, including the Manasquan Reservoir where the water is considerably lower than usual.

"I couldn't believe how low the water was today, normally a lot higher," said Brian, of Brick.

"It really dropped down comfortably like 7.5, 8 feet," said Tom Dean of Manasquan.

The reservoir is not a natural body of water, so there are certain demands the authority must fulfill to ensure its safety. Park Naturalist Chris Lanza says people will notice come wintertime and early spring that the water will be refilled by the New Jersey Water Supply Authority.

"If there's a drought, it does make things harder and there's more being taken and more being used – less being put back," said Lanza.

While residents might suspect that wildlife would shy away from the reservoir while water is low, it's actually just the opposite. It presents a few benefits.

"We'll often see certain species that are not typically here, like birds that like coming to beaches and sand. They're drawn here during this period because they can feed," said Lanza.