Park service sets up water troughs to slake thirst of Point Reyes tule elk

Creeks and springs at Point Reyes National Seashore haven’t completely dried up but they are looking parched enough that park staff set up three large troughs last week to ensure tule elk herds get enough water to make it through what could be an unprecedented drought.

The 250-gallon troughs at the south end of the Tomales Point Tule Elk Reserve will stay in place at least until rains return next winter, National Park Service officials said.