Western Water News

Audubon’s Jennifer Pitt Honored with Leadership Award for Colorado River Work
April 30, 2019 — Water Education Colorado bestows award to Coloradan who has a body of work in the field of water resources benefiting the Colorado public.
Arizona Needs to Resolve Long-Running Lawsuit in Order to Protect Rivers
April 23, 2019 — Tied up in court for over 40 years, water rights uncertainty surrounds the state’s rivers.
Bipartisan Colorado River Drought Plan Signed into Law Averting Potentially Catastrophic Outcomes for People and Birds
April 16, 2019 — Audubon worked throughout the West to advocate for the Drought Contingency Plan.
A Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Is in Place—Now What?
April 16, 2019 — Audubon charts a course for conservation on the Colorado River.
Climate Change and Water Use Will Determine the Future of Great Basin Waterbirds
April 11, 2019 — Science and planning can help ensure their continued existence.
Outdoor Recreation Along Arizona’s Waterways is a $13.5 Billion Industry, Ranked Higher than Golf and Mining, New Report Says
April 11, 2019 — The study also indicates 114,000 jobs supported by recreation along state’s rivers, lakes, and streams.
How Flexible Water Management could Benefit both People and Birds
March 26, 2019 — Exploring a water banking system that works for Utah.
How Craft Beer Is Helping Save Water In the Colorado River Basin
March 08, 2019 — The Western Rivers Brewers Council continues to be an integral partner of Audubon Arizona’s dedication to a sustainable water future.
The Drought Contingency Plan and How We Got Here
March 06, 2019 — Getting DCP over the finish line.
Watershed Moment for Addressing Great Salt Lake’s Declining Water Levels
March 04, 2019 — Collaborative solutions (and legislation) for protecting the Western Hemisphere’s largest lake.