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Our Projects

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Water collection tanks in the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep habitat, Mesa, AZ.

October 20, 2025

Butterfly Tank

Muck – Out & Resealing of a critical water tank to ensure year-round hydration for bighorn sheep.
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Bighorn sheep conservation event in Arizona desert with Mesa community involvement.

October 20, 2025

Mohawk Mountains

Redevelopment of existing water infrastructure to better serve desert sheep in this remote terrain.
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Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society in Mesa, AZ, advancing conservation efforts in desert habitat.

October 20, 2025

New Water Mountains

Redevelopment in partnership with the AWC Youth Group—building water catchments and teaching conservation hands-on.
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ADBSS Recent Projects

Brown desert landscape with cacti and mountains in Arizona, home to the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society.

January 10–12, 2025

North Gila & Sheep Mountain Catchments

This project involved the redevelopment of a water catchment system to improve water availability for bighorn sheep in the Marquetta Pass area.

  • Redeveloped critical water catchment to provide year-round water for bighorn sheep.
  • Supported by ADBSS volunteers and agency partners working on-site.
  • Strengthens long-term survival of herds in the Marquetta Pass region.
Water collection system at Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society conservation site in Mesa, AZ.

August 27, 2025 – March 21, 2026

New Water Mountains Catchments

These catchment projects focused on enhancing water infrastructure at North Gila and Sheep Mountain to support the herds by increasing reliable water access in those regions.

  • Upgraded water tanks and collection systems for sustainable water access.
  • Ensures healthier bighorn populations in rugged Gila and Sheep Mountain ranges.
  • Hands-on project showcasing community involvement and conservation impact.
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society in Mesa, AZ, dedicated to conservation.

August 27, 2025 – March 21, 2026

New Water Mountains Catchments

This project involved the redevelopment of a water catchment system to improve water availability for bighorn sheep in the Marquetta Pass area.

  • Redevelopment of the water catchment in GMU 44BS to ensure year-round water for bighorn sheep.
  • Involves coordination among ADBSS, agency partners, and volunteers in remote terrain.
  • Aims for long-term herd support through sustainable water access in the New Water Mountains region.

Past Projects Archive

For over five decades, ADBSS has led hundreds of successful habitat projects — from waterhole development to transplants — ensuring the survival of bighorn sheep across Arizona’s deserts and mountains.

Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society landscape in Mesa, AZ with mountainous terrain and clear blue sky.

Harquahala Transplant Operation

Harquahala Mountains, 2013
Water collection system in the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society conservation area.

Sheep Mountain Redevelopment

Harquahala Mountains, 2013
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society in Mesa, AZ desert landscape with mountains and cactus.

Kofa Range Catchment Expansion

Harquahala Mountains, 2013
Arizona Desert landscape with mountains and cacti in Mesa, AZ for Desert Bighorn Sheep Society.

South Thompson Habitat Restoration

Harquahala Mountains, 2013
Monitoring water tanks in Arizona desert Bighorn Sheep habitat for conservation research.

Rinehart-Newlon Catchment Redevelopment

Harquahala Mountains, 2013
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society conservation project with people setting up water tanks in desert landscape.

Fraser River Water Development

Harquahala Mountains, 2013

Together, We Protect Arizona’s Wild Sheep

Your support fuels water projects, sheep transplants, and education that keep bighorn herds thriving across Arizona’s mountains and deserts.

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