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Kayaking on Lake Havasu
Water-based Outdoor Recreation Generates $11.7 Billion Annually for Arizona's Economy
March 18, 2026 — New analysis examined the economic contributions of Arizona’s rivers, lakes, and streams
SOUTHWEST Press Room
A meadowlark sings, perched on a thin branch in a field.
On Capitol Hill, a Rancher’s Message: Grazing is Key to Healthy Grasslands
March 18, 2026
Conservation Ranching
Nest Box in tree
Chapters' Corner, March 2026
March 17, 2026 — News from local chapters in New Mexico and Arizona
SOUTHWEST Audubon Chapters
Tuning In to Spring Migration
March 17, 2026 — Thanks to a new generation of tools, we can follow bird migrations day or night!
WASHINGTON
Belted Kingfisher
New Mexico Legislative Session Ends with Significant Investments in Rivers and Habitat
March 14, 2026 — Plus: Environmental database boosted, and final Wildlife Department reforms achieved
SOUTHWEST
Bird Monitoring and Habitat Renewal on the Cocopah Indian Reservation
March 10, 2026 — The Audubon-Cocopah partnership expands to include the Yuma Audubon Chapter.
Western Water
A meadowlark perched on a wooden fence post.
America’s Birds Are Declining, The Farm Bill Can Help Turn the Tide
March 09, 2026 — As Congress advances the Farm Bill, strengthening voluntary conservation programs on farms, ranches, and forests is essential for birds, producers, and rural economies
Policy & Advocacy
A Critical Stronghold for Atlantic Seabirds
February 26, 2026 — The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument plays a vital role in seabird conservation.
Coasts and Oceans