Western Water News

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Wilson’s Phalaropes and their Journey from Canada to Argentina

September 25, 2023 — Key stopovers at Great Salt Lake and Mono Lake allow for 10000 mile migrations.

Horseshoe Reservoir: An Opportunity to Restore 

September 25, 2023 — Audubon StoryMap explores riverside habitat rehabilitation options within footprint of reservoir on the Verde River 

Living on a Smaller Colorado River Water Supply

September 25, 2023 — Arizona, California, and Nevada are proving they can live with less.
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Audubon Provides Water to Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Stretch to Protect Birds, Fish, and Communities

August 31, 2023 — Through partnerships, Audubon helps to keep the Rio Grande alive in town.
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A Migrating Cuckoo Named Hummus Makes a Tasty Case for Land Conservation

August 31, 2023 — On its international journey south, one federally threatened bird has passed through at least six protected areas.

Arizona Grants $145 Million to Promote Water Savings

August 22, 2023 — Funds will support innovative water metering, agricultural improvements, and turf replacement initiatives.

The Colorado River is Unpredictable, but its Policies and Management Shouldn’t Be

August 22, 2023 — Audubon weighs in on federal decisions in the short and long-term.

Short-term Federal Management on Colorado River Needs Long-term Outlook

June 27, 2023 — And an urgent need to consider irreplaceable habitats.

What’s in a River’s Name?

June 22, 2023 — How the Grand River became the Colorado.

What Can I Do to Save Water?

June 13, 2023 — Pro tips to help you conserve Arizona’s most precious resource.