Desert bighorn sheep moved from southern Nevada
6/17/2025 9:26:40 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Nevada
Clark County, NV
Utah
Start Date: 6/17/2025
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A portion of a desert bighorn sheep herd in southern Nevada were being relocated because the vegetation and water were not sufficient to support all of the animals. Since December, 122,000 gallons of water have been hauled to watering holes, or guzzlers, in Southern Nevada to provide water for the sheep. The sheep tended to stay within a couple of miles of the guzzlers to have water. About 150 sheep were being moved from Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area to three different release sites in Utah and northern Nevada.
KTNV-TV (Las Vegas, Nev.), June 17, 2025
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