Having a keen interest in range management (I’m an arborist with a forestry degree), I always shake my head seeing land get torn up by overgrazing and poor range management.

Again, I appreciate all of your responses and take them all as good advice. Brad, I don’t doubt for once second that you’ve been drinking water straight from the stream with no issues. I can also see how even the clearest of streams could harbor some bad stuff. If it comes down to it, I’m sure me and the guys could drink some water straight from the stream if we have to. With that said, we’ll take the heat precautions that we can to protect ourselves.

Thanks again everyone. Y’all have been great.