Western Water News

Ripple Effect: Migratory Birds and Long-term Drought in the West
February 15, 2023 — Audubon experts publish article in Water Resources Impact magazine.
Conservation Organizations Emphasize Need to Protect Environmental Priorities in Colorado River Basin
February 02, 2023
A lake is held by a dam in a dry landscape.
How to Save the Colorado River? Use Less Water
January 20, 2023 — Audubon submits comments to Bureau of Reclamation as they develop new operating rules.
A white egret catches a fish in the water.
Audubon’s Top Priorities for the Arizona Legislature in 2023
January 17, 2023 — Supporting water policies and management that help Arizona sooner, rather than later.
Well, the West is Getting a Lot of Snow and Rain
January 05, 2023 — But conservation mindset still needed.
Congress Passes Audubon-backed Bill to Assess and Monitor Saltwater Lake Ecosystems in the West
December 20, 2022 — To better protect people and birds, Audubon science makes the case for the U.S. government’s first coordinated regional assessment of Great Basin saline lakes.
Partners Across Great Basin Essential to Passage of Saline Lake Ecosystems Legislation
December 20, 2022 — Continued partnerships are key to much-needed scientific attention on these unique lakes.
As Water Levels Plummeted to Historic Lows across the West in 2022, Urgency for Audubon to Protect People and Birds
December 19, 2022 — Facing challenges head on this year: dedicated water, dollars, and improved policies.
The Colorado River Compact at 100
November 22, 2022 — Can it survive another century?
Birds of Great Salt Lake’s South Arm Ecosystem Threatened
November 04, 2022 — As Gilbert Bay’s water level declines and salinity levels rise, what birds are at risk?