Grazing Photo Gallery - Riparian Photo Points, Arizona

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.