Water

Colorado River Remains in Crisis with Continued Uncertainty on Water Supply and Operations
March 20, 2026 — ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and partners cut through the conflict with a unique, basinwide perspective, championing the river’s health for the people and birds that rely on it.
Western Water
Belted Kingfisher
New Mexico Legislative Session Ends with Significant Investments in Rivers and Habitat
March 14, 2026 — Plus: Environmental database boosted, and final Wildlife Department reforms achieved
SOUTHWEST News
Bird Monitoring and Habitat Renewal on the Cocopah Indian Reservation
March 10, 2026 — The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½-Cocopah partnership expands to include the Yuma ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Chapter.
Western Water
A Cerulean Warbler perches on a leafy green branch.
National Bird Day: A New Year’s Flight Path for Birds and People
January 05, 2026 — Following notable successes for birds at the national, state and international levels in 2025, 2026 offers more opportunity
Policy & Advocacy
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Releases "Nature Works!" Showcasing Nature-Based Solutions
December 16, 2025 — A new collection of case studies highlights how nature can provide resilient, cost-effective answers to today’s infrastructure challenges.
News
Canadian Geese fly over Huntsville Abbey.
Preserving Farmland and Water to Help Protect Great Salt Lake
December 15, 2025 — Many Partners Lead the Way to Save Land and Share Water with Great Salt Lake.
Western Water News
Colorado River Indian Tribes Take Steps to Help the Colorado River
December 12, 2025 — New tribal resolution will help birds and their habitats.
Western Water
American White Pelicans at Great Salt Lake
New Policy Tools and Funding Bring Much-Needed Support to Great Salt Lake
November 21, 2025 — In a nearly record-low water year, new water distribution plan, policy changes, and funding commitments to benefit the lake. 
Western Water News
Restoring Watersheds One Meadow at a Time
November 20, 2025 — A look from the air at the headwaters of the Salt River in the White Mountains of Arizona
SOUTHWEST Western Water
Vital Bird Habitat in the Colorado River Delta at Risk
November 19, 2025 — Restarting the Yuma Desalting Plant could harm the Ciénega de Santa Clara.
Western Water