Western Water News

Restoration Efforts in the Colorado River Delta are Working
October 27, 2022 — Sound science is helping us help birds.
A large white pelican and several black cormorants stand on logs and plants sticking out of a body of water with mountains in the background.
Why is the Colorado River in crisis, and what is being done about it?
October 03, 2022 — Pressing questions to an urgent problem asked and explained.
A Path through the Brewing Climate Crisis on the Colorado River
September 27, 2022 — Adaptation and mitigation measures must go hand in hand.
How to Negotiate for Peace, Resilience, and Environment on the Colorado River
September 20, 2022 — Audubon’s letter to address historically low water supplies.
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Water in the West
August 18, 2022 — Groundbreaking law provides critical funding for megadrought in the West and incentives for clean energy.
Feds Predictably Declare Record Shortage on the Colorado River
August 16, 2022 — Water scarcity on the River means deeper cuts are coming.
Federal to Local Investment Converges at Rio Salado Audubon Center
August 15, 2022 — Transportation Secretary Buttigieg announces urban infrastructure grants in Phoenix
How We Might Address the Water Crisis for the Colorado River and Birds in the West
July 28, 2022 — Solutions exist but need to be scaled up for the next year and beyond.
Grand Canyon’s Ecosystem at Risk with Colorado River Crisis
July 27, 2022 — We must address climate change to protect everything that depends on the River, including an iconic national park and its many fish and birds.
Collaborative Efforts Elevate Shorebirds During Spring Migration in Lahontan Valley
June 28, 2022 — A conversation about the future of Nevada’s shorebirds.