Western Water News

The Latest on the Colorado River's System Conservation Pilot Program
August 27, 2018 — Audubon is urging Congress to extend the program which supports people and birds in the arid West.
Balancing the needs of rivers, riparian habitat, and housing while ensuring environmental protections and sustainability for Arizonans
August 23, 2018 — How a recent ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court fails to protect the San Pedro River and current and future residents in southeastern Arizona.
Dense Forests, Encroached Meadows, and Devastating Wildfires
August 03, 2018 — How Audubon and the Arizona Elk Society work together to protect rivers in the West.
Audubon Arizona Partners with Three Breweries to Release First Co-Branded Beer
July 23, 2018 — The Rain Crow IPA celebrates the Colorado River and the need to protect it for people, birds, and beer
Using less and paying more. A conundrum it seems, until you dig a little deeper
July 09, 2018 — Doing nothing about the Colorado River’s decline is too risky
Connecting the Dots: From DCP and Lake Mead to Protecting Flowing Rivers and Habitat
June 28, 2018 — Why birders and wildlife advocates should care about Lake Mead
Governor Hickenlooper Declares 2018 the Year of the Bird in Colorado
June 07, 2018 — Proclamation cites Colorado’s many habitats for breeding and migratory birds.
There Are Better Options To Solve Our Water Issues Than An Old Desalting Plant
May 16, 2018 — The Yuma Desalting Plant sits dormant in the southwestern corner of Arizona, embodying both the promise of new water and the peril of environmental Armageddon.
Lahontan Wetlands Celebrates 30 Years as Internationally Important Site
May 12, 2018 — Lahontan’s designation protects more than 100,000 birds annually
Oregon Lake and Its Birds at Risk from Low Water Levels, High Salt Content
March 07, 2018 — Migratory birds and their food source require narrow range of salinity, 25-year study shows.