The Jones drilled an artesian well in 1980 and installed approximately 16 miles of pipeline with two stock dams that tied into the system. As a result, these water sources provide water to the cattle even during the frequent drought periods when many of the stock dams and all the creeks are dry. The Jones go to great lengths to protect riparian areas. Trees and shrubs are grown along the riparian areas. The Jones also defer grazing on riparian areas until winter and early spring to maintain and promote grass cover on streambeds.
Wildlife is abundant on the ranch.
The Jones Ranch provides habitat for deer, antelope, pheasant, grouse, songbirds, hawks, eagles and coyotes. The Jones leave strips about a foot wide between every swath when cutting prairie hay to catch the snow the following winter and reap more moisture for a better crop the following year. Several neighbors have followed suit after observing the results. The Jones Ranch was recognized as a Centennial Ranch during the Cattle Industry Centennial Convention and Trade Show in February. During their own centennial celebration of the ranch in 1992, the Jones escorted a trail ride and wagon train for three days over the family ranch.