Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

We protect water resources for birds and people.

Water for people and birds.

探花精选 works to ensure that we have clean and abundant water in rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands, and marshes in landscapes where this is paramount to birds鈥 survival. 探花精选 connects science, policy, and advocacy to provide measurable and scalable impact.

How We Work, Where We Work

探花精选 helps restore freshwater wetlands, riparian areas, and land around the saline lakes of the Intermountain West, and works with federal and local officials to secure funding to keep these vital areas protected and productive.

探花精选's Work on Water Issues

Colorado River States Miss Deadline as Crisis Deepens
November 12, 2025 — 探花精选 emphasizes the need for swift, cooperative action to safeguard water for 40 million people and 400 bird species.
Wetland Restoration Funding Returns Ecological Health to One Habitat
October 28, 2025 — As the wetland鈥檚 function returns, so have native plants and wildlife.
Oak Creek flows into the Verde River
Funding Water Security on the Ground in Arizona
October 27, 2025 — Tour in Arizona鈥檚 鈥淰erde Valley鈥 highlights the impact of investments in water reliability for rural communities鈥攚hile also benefiting the Verde River.
Utah鈥檚 2025 Wildlife Plan Embraces Saline Lake Ecosystems
October 16, 2025 — New species, new habitats, and innovative conservation tools center the Great Salt Lake鈥檚 unique biodiversity.
When the Rio Runs Dry
September 26, 2025 — 探花精选 Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande