Western Water News

American White Pelican. Joanne Wuori/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Photography Awards
The West Urgently Needs Federal Funds to Address Drought, Wildfire, and Climate Change
September 25, 2021 — With big spending bills on the horizon, Congress needs to prioritize water security for people and birds.
(UPDATE) U.S. House of Representatives Passes ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½-supported Saline Lake Ecosystems Bill
September 23, 2021 — The bill provides for a coordinated scientific effort to inform effective management and conservation of Saline Lake habitats in the arid West.
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½: Arizona Communities Should be Able to Protect their Groundwater Resources
September 23, 2021 — Policy Director Haley Paul testifies before Arizona House Study Committee examining groundwater issues.
Preparing for a Botulism Outbreak on the Klamath
September 03, 2021 — Wildlife Rehabilitators with Bird Ally X Give an Insider’s Look
Great Blue Heron.
Drought? This Is What Climate Change Looks like in the West
August 24, 2021 — A personal take on ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s work to make the arid West more livable for people and birds.
U.S. Declares Water Delivery Reductions to Southwestern States as Climate Change Devastates Colorado River
August 16, 2021 — Plans are in place for 2022, but 2023 and future years could be even more challenging.
The Age of Aridification on the Mighty Colorado River
July 20, 2021 — Ten strategies to mitigate the dryness of the West’s most critical water source.
The Entire Colorado River Basin is in Crisis
July 16, 2021 — We need climate action, now.
The Momentary Reprieve of Rain on the Rio Grande
July 15, 2021 — Rain is good, but adapting to climate change is better.
Federal Action Needed to Address Disastrous Drought, Wildfires, and Ecosystem Degradation in the West
July 06, 2021 — With a warming climate, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is pushing for action—now.