Examples of ecological damage caused by livestock grazing in riparian areas.
- Perry Lake
- Pickett Lake allotment, Coconino National Forest: In July 2003 before
cattle entered the pasture and August 2003 after the lake was
grazed. (Don
Farmer photos)
- San Pedro River
- Riparian National Conservation Area, Arizona BLM Tucson Office:
In 1984 when the river was still grazed and 1998 after grazing was
ended.
- Little Colorado River
- Greer Valley, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: In July 1988 with
grazing permitted along the river and August 1995 after grazing
was restricted.
- West Fork Pinto Creek
- Brushiest grazing allotment, Tonto National Forest: In May 1992
when grazing was permitted and May 2005 after grazing ended.
- Mint Wash
- Granite grazing allotment, Prescott National Forest: In January
1990 when grazing was permitted and June 1997 after grazing ended. (Leslie
Glustrom photos)
- Pinto Creek
- Pinto Creek grazing allotment, Tonto National Forest, In May 1992
when grazing was permitted and May 2006 after grazing in the creek
was ended.
© Jeff Burgess, except where noted.
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