What’s a guzzler, and how does it help Siskiyou County’s wildlife in a drought?
As humans struggle with the drought, wildlife has an even harder time adapting. Siskiyou County’s deer, elk, bear, bobcat, mountain lion and bird populations are in danger as creeks dry up and lakes evaporate into hot air. That’s where guzzlers come in. These large plastic or aluminum water collection devices – 240 of them – are scattered throughout the Klamath and Shasta-Trinity national forests in Siskiyou County. When it rains, water is collected in the tanks … which allows thirsty wildlife to step down and reach the water.
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