Topics Where We Work Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

Western Water

A Spotted Sandpiper stands in a shallow wetland.
Colorado’s Stream & Wetlands Protection Bill Becomes a Law
January 28, 2025 — Representing the environment as a stakeholder in Colorado’s HB24-1379 rulemaking.
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Two men pound wood posts into a creekbed.
Flowing Forward: Reviving Streams Through Partnerships
November 19, 2024 — The launch of a stream restoration project on a Colorado Ranch.
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Dozen of people gathered along a stream.
Colorado Stream Restoration Workshop
July 12, 2024 — Learn about process-based stream restoration planning, including where and how to prioritize the best opportunities in your watershed.
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Explore the Habitats along the Lower Colorado River
June 13, 2024 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ StoryMap guides viewers along the Lower Colorado River, highlighting its importance for birds and people.
SOUTHWEST
A river flows through a dry landscape.
Resilience and Stewardship for Colorado’s Waterways, 2024 Legislative Priorities
January 22, 2024 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ supports proactive water strategies to benefit birds and people.
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Yuma Ridgway's Rail in marsh
Yuma Ridgway's Rail Conservation
January 01, 2024 — An endangered, secretive marsh bird is at risk as its habitat is disappearing
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Three people stand in a stream surrounded by a lush meadow.
Stream Restoration Touches the Ground Through People
December 07, 2023 — Translating Colorado’s new stream restoration law for birds and people.
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People stand behind Governor Polis as he signs a bill in a montane meadow.
Stream Restoration Legislation Will Benefit Birds and People in Colorado
June 21, 2023 — New law is a win and a good first step to clarifying stream restoration activities.
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