Western Water News

After Major Progress in Arizona Water Policy, Audubon Continues the Cause
February 21, 2019 — At its annual advocacy day, Audubon’s Western Rivers Action Network talked water with Arizona lawmakers.
Audubon Gives Testimony In Support of Funding to Remove Invasive Plants Along Arizona's Rivers
February 15, 2019 — The grant funding would help restore native plants and habitat.
The Exceptional Christmas Bird Counts on Great Salt Lake
February 12, 2019 — A festive mix of birds and people
How Much Water Do Birds and People Need at the Salton Sea?
February 01, 2019 — Scientists with Audubon California dug deep into science to develop a calculator to find out.
Historic Agreement Reached in Arizona to Avert Devastating Water Shortages in the West: Audubon says “critical step in protecting 36 million people and 400 species of birds”
January 31, 2019 — ‘Water is not infinite—but we’ve been treating Colorado River water like it is for decades…’
Audubon: Pass the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan
January 29, 2019 — Audubon Arizona's Letter to the House Natural Resources, Energy, and Water Committee
New Colorado Governor Expresses Support for Colorado Water Plan in First State of the State
January 11, 2019 — Governor Polis to make water a priority in new administration.
Western Water Highlights and Wins in 2018
December 21, 2018 — In 2018, we worked to protect the arid West’s greatest natural resource: WATER - for birds and people.
What happened in Vegas? When it comes to water, this doesn’t stay in Vegas
December 20, 2018 — Feds don’t want to gamble on risky water future—and give new urgency to complete the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan.
Bird Abundance Increases in Colorado River Delta after 2014 Pulse Flow, New Report Says
December 17, 2018 — U.S.-Mexico Colorado River collaboration leads to 20% increase in bird abundance.