L25-09021047 Taylor Tank Pipeline Habitat Improvement Project

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has awarded a Cooperative Stewardship Agreement to Goodwater Ranch LLC for the Taylor Tank Pipeline Habitat Improvement Project. The contract, identified as CTR078788, is valued at $40,500 and spans a ten-year period from September 18, 2025, to September 8, 2035. The project involves infrastructure improvements to support wildlife habitat conservation in Arizona, specifically focusing on grassland ecosystems.

Under the agreement, Goodwater Ranch LLC will implement habitat improvements including installing five miles of 1.25" poly pipe, purchasing and installing two 5,000-gallon storage tanks from Taylor Well, and implementing wildlife-friendly tire drinkers. The AZGFD will reimburse the contractor for materials and labor, with the project aimed at providing year-round water access for wildlife species such as prairie dogs, antelope, and burrowing owls. The contract includes annual monitoring and evaluation to assess the project's effectiveness in addressing grassland habitat decline and supporting local wildlife populations.