Western Water News

Arizona Legislature Adjourns 2020 Session
May 22, 2020 — A once-promising legislative session for Audubon priorities grinds to a halt, but there is hope.
La legislatura de Arizona aplaza la sesión de 2020
May 22, 2020 — Una sesión legislativa que alguna vez fue prometedora para las prioridades de Audubon se detiene, pero hay esperanza.
Water Policy Wins in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico before Coronavirus Closures
May 12, 2020 — Audubon backed 8 wins before many western legislative sessions ended early.
Restoring the Colorado River Delta
May 08, 2020 — How building binational support brought water, trees, funding, and birds back to the Colorado River Delta.
Native Plants Help Restore the Colorado River
May 01, 2020 — Audubon’s advocacy put new state grant dollars on the ground in Arizona, helping restore native plant communities along waterways.
Observing Heron Nesting a Welcome Distraction
April 23, 2020 — Keeping an eye on a nest during this pandemic.
Western Rivers Bird Count Cancelled Until Next Year
April 22, 2020 — Surveys over last two years significantly increase bird data at key sites.
Colorado Legislature Votes to Expand Key Instream Flow Program
March 04, 2020 — Audubon—along with many stakeholders—advocated for the changes that are good for people, rivers, and birds.
UPDATE: Spring is for the Birds...and Birders (Cancellations and other Information)
March 02, 2020 — Celebrate migration and great basin birds at a festival this spring.
Audubon Calls for More Resources and Attention (not Less) for Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
February 27, 2020 — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes 9% decrease in designated critical habitat.