Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

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.

Funding Water Security on the Ground in Arizona

October 27, 2025 — Tour in Arizona’s “Verde Valley” highlights the impact of investments in water reliability for rural communities—while also benefiting the Verde River.

SOUTHWEST Western Water

People outside looking at the Platte River

Platte River Knowledge Exchange: Bridging Boundaries for a Healthier Watershed

October 14, 2025

GREAT PLAINS

When the Rio Runs Dry

September 26, 2025 — ��Ĵ�ý Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande

SOUTHWEST Western Water

My Journey alongside the Colorado River

September 25, 2025 — From childhood experiences to a career in water, ��Ĵ�ý staff member shares her passion and hope to protect water.

SOUTHWEST Western Water

Discussing conservation issues with Senator Gallego at the Rio Salado ��Ĵ�ý Center.

��Ĵ�ý Hosts Inaugural Meeting of U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego's Arizona Conservation Leaders Advisory Board

September 24, 2025 — Board will provide insight and expertise to Senator on pressing conservation issues for the state.

SOUTHWEST Western Water

A flock of Canada Geese fly over a foggy river lined with trees in Colorado.

Scaling Stream Restoration Across Colorado

September 18, 2025 — How a unique partnership is mapping the future of riverscape restoration in the state.

ROCKIES

A flock of dowitchers flying over a wetland.

New ��Ĵ�ý Science Doubles Estimates of Shorebird Use in the Colorado River Delta

September 09, 2025 — Environmental flows and agricultural drainwater in Arizona sustain key habitat for Long-billed Dowitchers, Western Sandpipers, and other species.

Western Water