The drought's gone, at least for now, and spring finds the Triangle in just "abnormally dry" conditions.

The new status, which we achieved last week, ended a drought that started just after Memorial Day last year. It was the driest time on record.

Now, a year later, we'd like your help for our next citizenQ section in exploring what lessons we have learned over the past year from the drought and the water restrictions we faced because of it.

Write to us and tell us:

* Has it permanently changed how we think of water and how we use it?

* What do you expect leaders in the Triangle to do to make sure we don't get in this fix again?

* Examples of how we use water -- in your neighborhood or community -- that don't make sense.

* What questions you want answered about water issues in the Triangle.

We'll use your suggestions, examples of bad water policy and questions in the report, scheduled for Memorial Day weekend.

Send them via e-mail to Q@newsobserver.com or mail them to Q editor, The News & Observer, 215 S. McDowell St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Include contact information, tell us about yourself and, if possible, include a photo.

Your deadline: Friday.