Western Water News

The Monumental Effort to Understand Migrating Shorebirds
July 02, 2024 — Community science and Audubon bring unparalleled coordination to understand shorebirds and improve wetlands
Birders Flock to Great Salt Lake for Annual Birding Festival
June 20, 2024 — How birding festivals bring people together for birds and the habitats on which they depend
Explore the Habitats along the Lower Colorado River
June 13, 2024 — Audubon StoryMap guides viewers along the Lower Colorado River, highlighting its importance for birds and people.
Colorado River Flowing in Its Delta Again, But Restoration Hangs in the Balance
May 21, 2024 — Revived river depends on consensus in binational and domestic negotiations for river management after 2026.
Conservation Efforts for Rio Grande and Great Salt Lake Covered in Latest Water Report
May 21, 2024 — Key water publication highlights two Audubon projects.
Protecting the Rivers of New Mexico
May 20, 2024 — New Mexico rivers named most endangered in U.S.
Great Salt Lake Levels Rising but Not Healthy Yet
May 13, 2024 — A seven-year lake level high brings relief, but not permission to slow down
Update on Arizona's Legislative Session
April 19, 2024 — Where bills stand and Audubon's budget priorities for 2024
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A Future for Birds and People in the Colorado River Basin
March 29, 2024 — Audubon and partner NGOs propose an alternative for post-2026 operations.
Coordinated Conservation and Filling Data Gaps for Saline Lake Bird Populations Needed
March 28, 2024 — Amid listing petition, Audubon is focused on increased resources and sound science.