508 Tank “Concrete” Catchment Restoration Project

This catchment was constructed by AZGF under a Federal Aid Project (#508) on 08/24/1958.  Other than several surface cracks this catchment was still partially functioning to this date.

On 02/4/26, AESWMC and AZ G&F walked the site and developed a restoration scope.  The focus would be on the restoration of the concrete surface and perimeter fence.   The restoration date was scheduled for 04/25/2026.  The catchment concrete surface was Scraped, power washed, dried, primed and coated with a new epoxy type coating. Repairs were made to the perimeter fence (t-posts, wire stretched and clipped as needed) to restrict livestock access to the collection system. The weather was not very cooperative, providing temps in the mid 40’s, windy and overcast most of the day.

A special thanks goes out to all of the AES volunteers and the Forest Service team, working together to improve  habitat for AZ wildlife.