2025Vol42No3NBUJournal

Soldier Meadows #3 The Soldier Meadows guzzler project went smoothly despite hot, dusty, and bumpy conditions, with 56 participants—51 NBU volunteers, five NDOW employees, and seven dogs—making the trek; the Alan Means family (nine members) purchased the naming rights and honored Don and Jack Means with a sign reading “In loving memory of Uncle Don and Grandpa Jack,” with Troy Means driving from San Francisco to attend. Volunteer Zeke Stanton of Ely donated and installed a Tag Track solar-powered water level monitor (manufactured in Ely), with access provided to NDOW so levels can be tracked remotely via satellite. The installation features a 54' x 60' apron, five 2,300-gallon holding tanks, fencing, and a drinker, and due to the rough terrain no water was trucked in for commissioning. GUZZLER PROJECTS

By Steve (Rocky) Hall

Robbers Roost-Monument Canyon Hot, dusty conditions set the tone for a well-attended dual guzzler project in the South Schell Creek Range (White Pine County), where NBU/EBU volunteers worked alongside NDOW personnel to complete the Monument Canyon and Robbers Roost wildlife water developments. Fifty six people helped construct Monument Canyon and 31 helped at Robbers Roost. Elko Bighorns Unlimited provided meals from Friday evening through Sunday morning, with NDOW’s Nicole Hamblin and Julie Gabrielson doing a top notch job on cooking. Dedications were made at both sites—Robbers Roost bears “In memory of GG,” donated by Kai and Brad Lynch, and the Doane Family dedicated Monument Canyon in recognition of several family members. Seven dogs “supervised” the work. Both installations feature 54' x 60' aprons, 10,000-gallon storage, and new fencing and drinkers. The tanks and drinkers were charged with hauled water to commission the systems, ensuring reliable water for wildlife in the seasons ahead.

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