Coldwater WMA has exhibited a dramatically successful post-fire vegetation restoration. The abundance of forage The abundance of forage has also drawn the attention of neighboring livestock. The western border fence is in dire need of repair, but rather than try to piece the existing fence together, replace it with a wildlife-friendly design.

Construct (reconstruct/replace) 3.5 miles of fence along the property's western and southwestern border with wildlife-friendly fence.

To reserve the effects of our post-fire vegetation restoration for wildlife benefit we will need to exclude non-permitted livestock from utilizing the land. This should be done as soon as possible to avoid unintended impacts from livestock.

Mule deer Chukar (other upland) Constituency goals

Unregulated livestock may spread noxious weeds which can alter fire regimes. We need fencing to better manage the access of livestock to the property.

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Construction of fence will occur on existing official WMA fence lines.

Standard Wildlife friendly fence design will be used on the majority of the fence line. A more robust fence type will be used on the fence line bordering a property frequently grazed by sheep.

Fence will monitored by DWR staff on a yearly, or more frequent, basis. and mended as needed.

DWR and neighboring land owners

This fence will allow DWR to manage the property more effectively and we can move forward with other projects that will meet land management objectives once access is under control.

This fence will allow DWR to manage the property more effectively which will allow us to considered a beneficial grazing regiment for the property to enhance wildlife habitat. Imporved and sustained wildlife habitat will encourage the use of the property by desired wildlife species and increase hunting opportunity on and around the property.