Demolition is almost complete. The reservoirs are gone and the river has returned to its original channel, exposing 2,200 acres of formerly submerged lands.
A last step in the process is to replant the basins with seeds, shrubs and trees, according to a story by the San Fransisco Chronicle, which has attracted the horses.
The herd has received national attention in recent years as the Wild Horse Fire Brigade.
Their sponsor says they’re benefiting the landscape, not hurting it.
Others disagree, claiming they don’t benefit the region.
The county has an open range policy, meaning the owners of the property must install fencing to keep the animals out.
It’s not clear if that was in the original project scope and if it will force the herd to find a new source of water.
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