Western Water News
Why Groundwater Matters for Arizona’s People and Birds
November 26, 2019 — We need to ensure its continued protection.
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
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
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
October 22, 2019 — Fires and drought put increasing stress on western forests and the birds who live there.
Climate Change Threatens Arizona’s Forest Birds
October 22, 2019 — New Audubon report shows about half of Arizona’s birds are vulnerable.
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
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
September 24, 2019 — Unlike other drying lakes, Utah has the opportunity to change course and avoid those costs.
Water to Flow in Colorado River Delta Again
September 4, 2019 — Canal maintenance a reminder of the 2014 pulse flow.
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