LiFesaving Water

Send Water to Wildlife

Arizona is in a cycle of long-term drought. For our wildlife, this means less drinking water and a bigger fight for survival, especially during the dangerously hot and dry summer months.

As part of our mission to conserve and protect wildlife, the Arizona Game and Fish Department maintains 3,000 wildlife waters, including manmade catchments, built in locations all around the state. These stations provide life-saving hydration for all manner of wildlife all year long, from scurrying chipmunks to thirsty eagles to bugling elk.

It’s not an easy task. It costs more than $1 million annually for the Arizona Game and Fish Department and our partners to deliver water to these sites every year, with some of the most remote areas requiring helicopters to reach them. Since AZGFD does not receive any general fund tax dollars, we rely on conservation heroes like you to help fund costs such as vehicle maintenance, new trailers, and catchment repairs and upkeep.

No matter the challenges, it’s worth it to give our wildlife a fighting chance at survival.

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THIRSTY FOR SURVIVAL

3,000

WILDLIFE WATERS FILLED

$10,000

MINIMUM COST TO DELIVER WATER VIA HELICOPTER

$1M

AVERAGE ANNUAL COST TO HAUL WATER

YOUR HELP MAKES A DIFFERENCE

In 2021, we have received a record amount of donations towards this crucial cause. And those gifts made a huge impact on our efforts to deliver water to wildlife. Where did the money go?

HAULED MORE THAN

1.8M

GALLONS OF WATER

COVERED

$40,000

IN HELICOPTER WATER DROPS

ALLOWED FOR

$96,000

IN EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP

Fill out the form below to make a one time donation. If you prefer to donate by check, please mail it to the below address:

Arizona Game and Fish Department
Attn: Send Water
5000 W Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086

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