Greeting Texbirders:
I have been asked to relay an important message from Barry Zimmer regarding the
private irrigation reservoirs downstream from El Paso. This note is the result
of the large uptick in visits to these reservoirs and the resulting
conversations with the new Hudspeth County game warden in his capacity to
police trespassing at these privately-owned reservoirs.
Important Messaage regarding Access to El Paso area Reservoirs:
"Birders throughout the state need to be be aware that access to the three
reservoirs southeast of El Paso (Tornillo Reservoir, Fort Hancock Reservoir,
and McNary Reservoir) is restricted to a small number of local birders who have
written permission to be there. No other birding access is allowed. People in
violation of this are subject to be ticketed for trespassing. Out of area
birders may get additional information on this matter by contacting a permit
holder in El Paso Audubon (Jim Paton at 915-585-2628 or Barry Zimmer at
915-269-6855). It may be possible on occasion for someone to visit the
reservoirs by accompanying one of the permit holders. Please do not attempt to
contact the irrigation district for access and do not trespass on these sites
without a written letter of permission to do so. Failure to cooperate will
result in total access denial for everyone, not to mention giving birders in
general a bad name. Please abide by these restrictions. Thank you for your
cooperation."
Don't shoot me--I'm only the messenger.
John Groves
El Paso
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