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

A phalarope floats on water in the background more similar birds.
Birders and Scientists Unite for a Celebration of Saline Lakes Across the Hemisphere
August 25, 2025 — Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua sheds light on the state of saline lakes and partners' conservation efforts
Western Water News
Rio Grande near Central Avenue
The River is Drying in Albuquerque, New Mexico
August 06, 2025 — Notes from the Rio Grande
Western Water
Bartlett Reservoir
Proposed Project Could Boost Water Supplies in Central Arizona
July 29, 2025 — StoryMap explores a dam enlargement proposal within the Verde River Watershed and provides analysis of the potential habitat affected from a larger reservoir footprint.
Western Water
Arizonans Support Collaboration, Investments in Water聽
July 18, 2025 — Poll affirms Arizonans understand the importance of water security
Western Water
Crested Caracara
探花精选 Applauds Bipartisan Water Solution for Arizona鈥檚 Urban Areas
June 30, 2025 — Recent legislation signed by Governor Hobbs will facilitate responsible and water-wise housing鈥攚hile saving groundwater
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