A major project to install a “Mega” guzzler in the Book Cliffs is finally complete. The Book Cliffs is a well-known hunting area but in recent years, deer, livestock and other animals in the area have struggled due to ongoing drought conditions limiting water sources and habitat, which provides shelter and feed, explains the Division of Wildlife Resources. A group that comprises Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists and several state and federal agencies, conservation groups, universities and landowners has been working to address those issues. “The Book Cliffs area includes crucial, but limited, summer range for many big game animals,” DWR Northeastern Region Habitat Manager Pat Rainbolt said. “Livestock also graze there. Due to the drought conditions, there hasn’t been enough available feed, water or shelter for all the different animals that depend on the 800,000-acre Book Cliffs area. The working group helps to address issues and implement projects that will have long-lasting impacts to help the wildlife and livestock that use this area.” The “Mega” guzzler tanks were installed in July and the apron was just complete.
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