A state of emergency has been declared at the San Carlos Apache Tribe reservation due to worsening drought conditions, officials confirmed.
Tribal Chairman Terry Rambler said he surveyed the drought-stricken higher elevations on Friday morning and reported severe impacts.
According to Rambler, cattle are dying because of the lack of food and water. The emergency declaration aims to unlock funding to support local cattle associations.
“I did not see any grass for the cattle,” Rambler said. “A lot of the tanks for cattle drinking water have dried up.”
To keep livestock alive, ranches are currently hauling in water, hay, and nutrients.
“We are working with Freeport McMoRan Company to assist our ranches with drilling some wells to make more water available,” Rambler added.
The drought isn’t just affecting livestock—acorn and pine trees are also showing signs of stress.
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