Western Water News

A landscape of a river.
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Audubon to Provide Water to Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Stretch to Protect Birds, Fish, and Communities

By Paul Tashjian
August 31, 2023 — Through partnerships, Audubon helps to keep the Rio Grande alive in town.
Close up of a brown and white bird with a long curved yellow beak looking at the camera, held in someone's hands.
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A Migrating Cuckoo Named Hummus Makes a Tasty Case for Land Conservation

By Lauren Leffer
August 31, 2023 — On its international journey south, one federally threatened bird has passed through at least six protected areas.
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Arizona Grants $41 Million to Promote Water Savings

By Sam Draper
August 22, 2023 — Funds will support innovative water metering, agricultural improvements, and turf replacement initiatives.
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The Colorado River is Unpredictable, but its Policies and Management Shouldn’t Be

By Jennifer Pitt
August 22, 2023 — Audubon weighs in on federal decisions in the short and long-term.
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Short-term Federal Management on Colorado River Needs Long-term Outlook

By Jennifer Pitt
June 27, 2023 — And an urgent need to consider irreplaceable habitats.
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What’s in a River’s Name?

By Abby Burk
June 22, 2023 — How the Grand River became the Colorado.
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What Can I Do to Save Water?

By Sam Draper
June 13, 2023 — Pro tips to help you conserve Arizona’s most precious resource.
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Tribal-led Restoration in the Colorado River Delta

By Julia Morton
May 31, 2023 — Cocopah Tribe’s vision for the river and their land.
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Wet Winter Brings Arizona’s Salt River to Life

By Sam Draper
May 11, 2023 — A river flows through the heart of the Phoenix Valley.
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Federal Decision on Colorado River Management in the Third Decade of Climate Change-Driven Drought

By Jennifer Pitt
May 11, 2023 — As decision-makers consider how to reduce water use, they should consider all impacted resources.