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UPDATE: New Federal Rule Reduces Protections for Water in the West, Harming People and Birds

UPDATE: New Federal Rule Reduces Protections for Water in the West, Harming People and Birds

January 23, 2020 — The Trump Administration’s revised Waters of the United States rule shrinks the number of waterways protected under the Clean Water Act.
Prioritizing Water Security for Arizona’s Birds and People

Prioritizing Water Security for Arizona’s Birds and People

January 15, 2020 — A policy preview of the 2020 legislative session.
Building a Positive Water Future: Western Water Highlights in 2019

Building a Positive Water Future: Western Water Highlights in 2019

December 17, 2019 — By protecting water resources, Audubon worked to protect people and birds in the arid West.
Audubon Secures Important Water Right That Supports Birds and People

Audubon Secures Important Water Right That Supports Birds and People

November 25, 2019 — How in-stream flow benefits rivers and habitat in New Mexico.
Proposed Bear River Development Would Be Detrimental to People and Birds

Proposed Bear River Development Would Be Detrimental to People and Birds

November 20, 2019 — The future of Great Salt Lake and Bear River Bay depend on adequate long-term flows from Bear River, the largest single source of flows to the lake.
Colorado Bets on New Funding for Water Plan

Colorado Bets on New Funding for Water Plan

November 12, 2019 — This new funding represents a down payment on the needed $100 million annual investment.
Audubon’s New Climate Report and What it Means for Birds in the Arid West

Audubon’s New Climate Report and What it Means for Birds in the Arid West

October 22, 2019 — Fires and drought put increasing stress on western forests and the birds who live there.
Colorado’s Water Leader on the New Water Year

Colorado’s Water Leader on the New Water Year

October 16, 2019 — Interview with Becky Mitchell, director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board and Colorado commissioner on the Upper Colorado River Commission.
Dependence on Threatened Saline Lakes Leaves Eared Grebes at Risk

Dependence on Threatened Saline Lakes Leaves Eared Grebes at Risk

October 7, 2019 — Nearly all Eared Grebes spend part of their flightless lives at Great Salt Lake or Mono Lake.
Potential Costs of Declining Water Levels at Great Salt Lake Could be in the Billions

Potential Costs of Declining Water Levels at Great Salt Lake Could be in the Billions

September 24, 2019 — Unlike other drying lakes, Utah has the opportunity to change course and avoid those costs.