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Bartlett Reservoir
Proposed Project Could Boost Water Supplies in Central Arizona
July 29, 2025 — StoryMap explores a dam enlargement proposal within the Verde River Watershed and provides analysis of the potential habitat affected from a larger reservoir footprint.
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Arizonans Support Collaboration, Investments in Water 
July 18, 2025 — Poll affirms Arizonans understand the importance of water security
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Rufous Hummingbird
Birds are Being Pushed Beyond Their Limits
July 17, 2025 — How a hotter, drier climate is threatening birds in one of the nation’s most biologically diverse states
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Audubon Applauds Bipartisan Water Solution for Arizona’s Urban Areas
June 30, 2025 — Recent legislation signed by Governor Hobbs will facilitate responsible and water-wise housing—while saving groundwater
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Eared Grebe
Prioridades de Conservación para la Energía Renovable y Transmisión en Arizona
June 26, 2025 — Incorporar de manera proactiva la fauna silvestre y las comunidades en la ubicación y diseño de proyectos.
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Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Hummingbirds and Haiku
June 15, 2025 — Celebrating the return of hummingbirds with the poems they inspire
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Educator Valerie Carollo leads campers in a listening observation game during a rainy-day hike.
New partnerships help campers connect with community and learn
June 13, 2025 — Summer Camp 2025 at Randall Davey Audubon Center
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San Miguel River near Telluride, Colorado
Colorado River Talks Must Continue as Deadlines Loom
June 05, 2025 — Creativity and collaboration needed to share a smaller river
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
The Hummingbird’s Choice Award goes to…Chuparosa!
May 28, 2025
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Snowy Egret
State Investments for a Resilient Arizona
May 19, 2025 — Annual state budget needs to include funding that protects Arizona’s lands and waters
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