Rio Salado Audubon Center News

Restoring Watersheds One Meadow at a Time
November 20, 2025 — A look from the air at the headwaters of the Salt River in the White Mountains of Arizona
Oak Creek flows into the Verde River
Funding Water Security on the Ground in Arizona
October 27, 2025 — Tour in Arizona’s “Verde Valley” highlights the impact of investments in water reliability for rural communities—while also benefiting the Verde River.
Chestnut-collard Longspur
Audubon Southwest Launches Wings Over Working Lands Initiative
October 23, 2025 — Improving Wildlife Habitat
Lesser Prairie-Chicken
From Conflict to Collaboration:
October 23, 2025 — How a New Mexico Transmission Line Will Protect Power Delivery and Prairie Chickens
When the Rio Runs Dry
September 26, 2025 — Audubon Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande
Hoover Dam in 1997
My Journey alongside the Colorado River
September 25, 2025 — From childhood experiences to a career in water, Audubon staff member shares her passion and hope to protect water.
 Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
This Dove-sized Bird Travels Five Thousand Miles for a Mate
September 25, 2025 — Meet the Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Discussing conservation issues with Senator Gallego at the Rio Salado Audubon Center.
Audubon Hosts Inaugural Meeting of U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego's Arizona Conservation Leaders Advisory Board
September 24, 2025 — Board will provide insight and expertise to Senator on pressing conservation issues for the state.
Painted Redstart
This Striking Bird Calls the Southwest its Summer Home
September 09, 2025 — Meet the Painted Redstart
American Robin and Northern Flicker
Audubon Mural Project Brings Attention to Southwest Birds Threatened by a Changing Climate
August 13, 2025 — Visit ABQ BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico to see the art project raising awareness for birds.