In Arizona, much of Audubon Southwest’s policy work is focused on advancing water security because our communities, businesses, farms, and the habitats birds rely on require water. We advocate for policies and management that support river and groundwater levels, restore valuable habitat, and promote reliable water supplies.
To advance water security in Arizona, we must:
Plan for reductions in Colorado River supplies.
Manage groundwater in more places in Arizona.
Maintain existing protections under the Groundwater Management Act.
Continue to support Tribes in resolving Tribal water issues.
Accelerate the resolution of long-standing legal uncertainties over in-state river water rights.
Invest in water conservation, efficiency, groundwater recharge, watershed health, and other projects that steward our water supplies. We must also adequately fund the agencies that protect the water quantity and quality of our water supplies.
Photos clockwise from top left: Max Wilson; Green Heron, Susan Mitchell-Herzfeld/Audubon Photography Awards; Tucker Davidson/Audubon Southwest; Stephen Probert/The Nature Conservancy; Summer Tanager, Mitch Walters/Audubon Photography Awards; Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA); Snowy Egrets, Claudio Contreras Koob; Cactus Wren, Tom Ingram/Audubon Photography Awards
A look from the air at the headwaters of the Salt River in the White Mountains of Arizona
Tour in Arizona’s “Verde Valley” highlights the impact of investments in water reliability for rural communities—while also benefiting the Verde River.
Audubon Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande
From childhood experiences to a career in water, Audubon staff member shares her passion and hope to protect water.
Board will provide insight and expertise to Senator on pressing conservation issues for the state.
StoryMap explores a dam enlargement proposal within the Verde River Watershed and provides analysis of the potential habitat affected from a larger reservoir footprint.
Poll affirms Arizonans understand the importance of water security
Recent legislation signed by Governor Hobbs will facilitate responsible and water-wise housing—while saving groundwater
Creativity and collaboration needed to share a smaller river
Annual state budget needs to include funding that protects Arizona’s lands and waters
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