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Miles of drying mudflats are shown as waterbirds fly over head in the far distance.
The Great Salt Lake Is Too Big—and Too Important—to Fail
June 21, 2022 — Utah’s leaders and advocates are mobilizing to save the largest saline lake ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere, a haven for people and migrating birds. Time and water are running out.
Field Notes
For The Birds: The Birdsong Project Box Set
June 16, 2022 — GRAMMY Winner for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
New Dire Colorado River Warnings from the Federal Government
June 15, 2022 — Arizona’s leaders must take action to conserve water supplies.
Western Water News
Bell Bowl Prairie Activists Stay Steadfast as a Rare Habitat Remains in Limbo
June 13, 2022 — With planned construction on hold, advocates are fighting fatigue and rallying support for a small but species-rich grassland in Illinois.
Efforts to Save North America’s Most Endangered Bird Are Succeeding
June 10, 2022 — A captive breeding program has quickly turned around the precipitous decline of the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow.
Infrastructure Funding Could Bring Hope to North America’s Largest Ecosystem
June 08, 2022 — An update on efforts to build a better future for the Greater Sage-Grouse and Sagebrush Country.
This World Oceans Day, Explore the Secrets of Seabirds
June 08, 2022 — Our video series dives into the lives of seabirds and the threats they face.
Coasts and Oceans
A group of birders dressed in fall gear pose outdoors in front of a sign that reads Waupaca Biological Field Station.
The Midwest’s Newest Birding Groups Are Built with a Bigger Mission in Mind
June 07, 2022 — The founders enjoy watching birds, sure. But they are just as interested in fostering experiences where everyone feels comfortable being who they are.
A bird with a black head and black-and-white body swims on water alongside some purple flowers
A New Indigenous Protected Area Emerges on Hudson Bay
June 03, 2022 — The Seal River Watershed Alliance will help protect 12 million acres of lakes, rivers, and lands.
Boreal Forests
Our Best Defense Against Hurricanes Is to Modernize This Coastal Law
June 01, 2022 — Congress must expand on the success of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to protect people and birds from climate change.
Coasts and Oceans