Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

When the Rio Runs Dry

September 26, 2025 — Audubon Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande

My Journey alongside the Colorado River

September 25, 2025 — From childhood experiences to a career in water, Audubon staff member shares her passion and hope to protect water.

Western Water

A flock of Canada Geese fly over a foggy river lined with trees in Colorado.

Scaling Stream Restoration Across Colorado

September 18, 2025 — How a unique partnership is mapping the future of riverscape restoration in the state.

ROCKIES

A flock of dowitchers flying over a wetland.

New Audubon Science Doubles Estimates of Shorebird Use in the Colorado River Delta

September 09, 2025 — Environmental flows and agricultural drainwater in Arizona sustain key habitat for Long-billed Dowitchers, Western Sandpipers, and other species.

Western Water

The River is Drying in Albuquerque, New Mexico

August 06, 2025 — Notes from the Rio Grande

Western Water

Ding-Dong, the Ditch is Dead: Restoration Plugs Picayune's Miller Canal

July 30, 2025

FL Everglades

Proposed Project Could Boost Water Supplies in Central Arizona

July 29, 2025 — StoryMap explores a dam enlargement proposal within the Verde River Watershed and provides analysis of the potential habitat affected from a larger reservoir footprint.

Western Water

Uniting for Colorado's Water Future

July 22, 2025 — Volunteer this summer and fall to restore streams.

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Arizonans Support Collaboration, Investments in Water

July 18, 2025 — Poll affirms Arizonans understand the importance of water security

Western Water

An American Dipper stands in rushing water.

Colorado’s Water Plan Shapes the Future as More Funds Flow into Stream Restoration

July 17, 2025 — Audubon’s new memo guides restoration proponents on Colorado Water Plan funding for water projects that benefit birds and people.

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