Western Water News

Arizona Department of Water Resources and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Agree to Funding Plan to Conserve Colorado River Water
May 29, 2020 — Fulfilling Drought Contingency Plan commitments and achieving water security for Arizona.
Arizona Legislature Adjourns 2020 Session
May 22, 2020 — A once-promising legislative session for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ priorities grinds to a halt, but there is hope.
La legislatura de Arizona aplaza la sesión de 2020
May 22, 2020 — Una sesión legislativa que alguna vez fue prometedora para las prioridades de ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ se detiene, pero hay esperanza.
Water Policy Wins in Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico before Coronavirus Closures
May 12, 2020 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ backed 8 wins before many western legislative sessions ended early.
Restoring the Colorado River Delta
May 08, 2020 — How building binational support brought water, trees, funding, and birds back to the Colorado River Delta.
Native Plants Help Restore the Colorado River
May 01, 2020 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s advocacy put new state grant dollars on the ground in Arizona, helping restore native plant communities along waterways.
Observing Heron Nesting a Welcome Distraction
April 23, 2020 — Keeping an eye on a nest during this pandemic.
Western Rivers Bird Count Cancelled Until Next Year
April 22, 2020 — Surveys over last two years significantly increase bird data at key sites.
Colorado Legislature Votes to Expand Key Instream Flow Program
March 04, 2020 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€”along with many stakeholders—advocated for the changes that are good for people, rivers, and birds.
UPDATE: Spring is for the Birds...and Birders (Cancellations and other Information)
March 02, 2020 — Celebrate migration and great basin birds at a festival this spring.