ABOUT
People building water collectors and distribution systems in the arid southwest is nothing new. Traces of the water systems left behind by prehistoric civilizations are part of the reason early settlers changed the name Pumpkinville to Phoenix.
Wildlife water catchers fall into two general categories, Dirt Tanks which could also be called Lakes, ponds or … Dirt tanks. These hold Vast quantities of water, but leakage and evaporation take a toll.
The second group are “Trick Tanks” (I don’t know why). But when WW2 ended, creation of these waters of last resort really boomed, reaching a peak probably in the 80s. Trick Tanks consist of a Water Collector, AKA Apron (I don’t know why) to capture precipitation. A storage vessel to contain it till it’s needed, and a dispensing vessel or drinker. The smallest I have ever personally seen would store about 500 gallons. The Largest hold many millions in complex systems of storage vessels and Miles of pipe.
Why Wildlife WaterWorks? Many of these installations are very old. They were built by many different governmental agencies and private citizens. Some designs are better than others and most need a little TLC from time to time. Sometimes its failure, and sometimes more thirsty wildlife visits than there is water in storage. The simple truth is that the needs are great. Many organizations add helping with water as a part of their program, but none address this issue as a top priority.
Thus, Wildlife WaterWorks was formed to help meet the need to
Replenish waters when the need outstrips supply
Refurbish those waters as repairs are needed & Create WildlifeWaters in Arizona as opportunities arise.