Western Water News

Water flows in the Colorado River Delta.

Water for the Colorado River Delta in a Dry Year
May 18, 2022 — Binational agreement a model for river management in a climate change world.

Stumbling Toward “Day Zero” on the Colorado River
April 22, 2022 — Urgent action needed from seven states and feds to avoid water crisis.

Building a Resilient Arizona by Investing in the State’s Natural Resources
April 20, 2022 — Audubon’s state budget priorities for the 2022 legislative session

Federal Funding Provides Some Wins for Water Conservation and Birds in the West
April 14, 2022 — While many programs received increases, more funding is needed to address climate change and prolonged drought.

Generational Advancements in Utah Water Policies this Year (Part 2)
April 11, 2022 — Major new funding and new flexibility improve the outlook for people and birds, even in drought.

Generational Advancements in Great Salt Lake Water Policies this Year (Part 1)
March 22, 2022 — Major new funding and new flexibility improve the outlook for people and birds, even in drought.
Western Sandpiper.

Funding for Saline Lakes Science included in Federal Spending Bill
March 11, 2022 — An important step to begin addressing challenges facing saline lake habitats—yet more funding needed.

Audubon Testifies in Favor of Funding for Klamath National Wildlife Refuges
March 8, 2022 — Migratory and wetland-dependent birds have already lost around 75 percent of historic wetlands.

Why We Need an Arizona Water Security Plan, Now
February 28, 2022 — Audubon urges state to implement policies that maximize investments on water projects.

Our Plan to Count Shorebirds in the Colorado River Delta
February 28, 2022 — A peek into Audubon’s scientific efforts to better understand a critical migration bottleneck.