LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. In this photo, one of the trucks is admitted at the gate by LADWP security.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. This photo is a closeup of the now nearly dry bed of the pond, with a great egret to the right.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. Wide view of the pond with a few birds near one of the remaining puddles.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. Wide view of the pond with a few birds near one of the remaining puddles.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. Wide view of the pond with a few birds near one of the remaining puddles.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. Here, a DWP security truck escorts one of the water tankers to the delivery point.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. Tanker driver prepares to pump water into the pond.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. Tanker driver prepares to pump water into the pond.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. Notice the lack of water immediately to the rear of the truck, and compare it to subsequent photos where more water can be seen as the truck is pumping water into the pond.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. Truck is pumping water into the pond. Notice the blue sky reflected in the surface of the water behind the truck.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it. Truck is pumping water into the pond.

LA Department of Water and Power's Chatsworth Reservoir ecology pond, which has been drying up due to lack of filling by DWP during a severe drought, is receiving deliveries of non-potable water by trucks, to keep at least a little water in the pond available for the many species of wildlife that depend on it.