“A big reason why many of our pastures and rangelands go underutilized is simply due to a lack of access to high-quality, abundant water resources,” Warner said. Instead, they rely heavily on surface water sources to supply their cow-calf herds, stocker cattle and replacement heifers. Warner said spring boxes are relatively easy to develop and can provide dependable water when properly designed and maintained. At the same time, he urged producers to regularly check existing springs and spring boxes for reduced flow or leaks. The handbook can be downloaded and covers water and power source options, water transport systems, waterer types, and more.