Sage grouse, sage thrasher, and sage sparrow are birds which characterize and are almost exclusively found in the sagebrush communities. Summers are dry and hot with low humidity. Winters are cold and dry. The growing season ranges from 60 to 120 days. Surface Water Characteristics.
Water is scarce.
Streams are small and intermittent. Reese River and Duck Creek are some of the major drainages in this Section. Small streams drain the mountain ranges and all areas have internal drainage. Ground water is also scarce. Erosion by wind and water is occurring.