Sounds like Rye is a good choice. I'll wait till late September to spread it and then pray for some light rains to get it started. If it'll take a good hold, it would be nice to have that in place when the heavy rains come in the spring.

I've also been asked whether it's spring fed or just ground water. I don't know, any ideas out there on how to determine one or the other? I suppose if it was spring fed, it would be less likely to dry up in the drought periods, but other than that it's just a curiosity.

thanks again.