Western Water News

Audubon’s Jennifer Pitt Testifies before Congress on Colorado River Habitats
November 20, 2024 — Audubon supports bills that support wildlife habitat amid changing climate.
Navigating Water Rights and Ecological Recovery Under New Colorado Legislation
November 20, 2024 — Water publication highlights stream restoration.
A Day in the Field with Intermountain West Shorebird Surveyors
November 19, 2024 — What it looks like to have boots on the ground for one of the most important surveys.
Supporting At-Risk Bird Habitat in the Lower Colorado River Basin
October 10, 2024 — Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program bolsters habitat for threatened and endangered species.
Bald Eagle
Audubon Supports Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement in Arizona
September 23, 2024 — Settlement would provide water security for the Tribe, reduce groundwater pumping, and maintain a flowing Verde River
Utah Lake flows into Jordan River
10,000 Acre-Feet of Water to Benefit Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, Birds, Habitats and Communities
September 17, 2024 — Partners Work Together to Bring New Water Flows
Rio Grande
Water Can’t Wait
September 12, 2024 — New Mexicans coming together for water security
Monitoring Snowy Plovers at Great Salt Lake
August 26, 2024 — An Updated Look at One of Utah’s Shorebird Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Three grebes swim in a line on a lake; distant mountains out of focus in the background.
Increased Water Flows and Control Bring Benefits to Great Salt Lake and Wetlands
August 20, 2024 — More water is better to combat botulism outbreaks and invasive plants
Water Conservation Proving Successful as Colorado River Water Users Avoid Crisis Again
August 16, 2024 — Today’s Colorado River forecast underscores need for future conservation commitments.