Upland Game Developed Water Structure Maintenance
Carrying capacity for upland game species and other wildlife is heavily dependent upon water in arid environments. The objective of this effort is to systematically visit developed water sites throughout the southern Regions of the state to ensure that they are functioning in an optimum fashion. While many of these sites are entirely man-made many are often seep and spring improvements.
A dedicated group of volunteers uses their own equipment, time and whatever financial resources they can raise, to visit desert and forest watering sites on most weekends in an effort to improve conditions for wildlife by maintaining these sites. The purpose of this grant is to help these individuals with materials to help them do this important work and will ensure future generations will be able to enjoy enhanced hunting opportunities.
This project requests funds for materials while private parties and non-profits provide the fuel, vehicles and manpower to restore and in some cases replace existing watering structures in Department of Fish and Wildlife Regions: 4, 5, and 6.