Take a tour illustrating how
in recent years, projects on the EC Bar Ranch have been implemented that
demonstrate how the integration of conservation and sustainable agricultural
practices can improve ranching economics, water quality and wildlife habitat
while meeting public policy objectives.
Slide Show 1:
Nutrioso Creek TMDL for Turbidity - A Success Story
Slide Show 2:
House
Photo. The log portion of the ranch house was originally built as
a fort to protect settlers from Indian attacks, including Geronimo in the
1880’s. The Lund family enlarged it in the 1930’s. In 1996, it was restored and
expanded as the headquarters for the EC Bar Ranch. The 400 acre property now
includes almost 3 miles of Nutrioso Creek in the White Mountains of eastern
Arizona.
Creek Photo
In 1996, this portion of Nutrioso Creek was rated as nonfunctional and in a
downward trend due to exposed streambanks and heavy livestock use. After several
years of restoration, it is now in proper functioning condition with a stable
wetland habitat and abundant forage for dormant season grazing.
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