Western Water News

Restoring the Colorado River Delta
May 08, 2020 — How building binational support brought water, trees, funding, and birds back to the Colorado River Delta.
Native Plants Help Restore the Colorado River
May 01, 2020 — Audubon’s advocacy put new state grant dollars on the ground in Arizona, helping restore native plant communities along waterways.
Observing Heron Nesting a Welcome Distraction
April 23, 2020 — Keeping an eye on a nest during this pandemic.
Western Rivers Bird Count Cancelled Until Next Year
April 22, 2020 — Surveys over last two years significantly increase bird data at key sites.
Colorado Legislature Votes to Expand Key Instream Flow Program
March 04, 2020 — Audubon—along with many stakeholders—advocated for the changes that are good for people, rivers, and birds.
UPDATE: Spring is for the Birds...and Birders (Cancellations and other Information)
March 02, 2020 — Celebrate migration and great basin birds at a festival this spring.
Audubon Calls for More Resources and Attention (not Less) for Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
February 27, 2020 — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes 9% decrease in designated critical habitat.
UPDATE: Governor Signs Utah Water Bills
February 24, 2020 — Policy priority updates for the 2020 Utah legislative session.
Arizona Legislators, Western Rivers Action Network Discuss Water Security
February 21, 2020 — After helping pass landmark legislation last year, Audubon and its partners focus on prioritizing water and birds at annual advocacy day.
Five Audubon Chapters Awarded with Western Water Grants
January 29, 2020 — These projects will help us advance water conservation work throughout the West.