AGFD Drought and Wildlife in Arizona

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) manages over 800 species in a variety of habitats across a large landscape, and uses a wide range of tools to protect and enhance the long-term viability of these species. Arizona’s wildlife has faced a number of stressors in past years, including habitat loss and fragmentation, water diversion and groundwater overdraft, competition and disease risk from livestock, altered fire regimes and fire suppression, introduction of invasive species, and drought. Increased and prolonged drought can have a variety of effects on wildlife. Check out AGFD's Drought Management Actions Plan to learn more.