Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

We protect water resources for birds and people.

Water for people and birds.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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’ survival. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ connects science, policy, and advocacy to provide measurable and scalable impact.

How We Work, Where We Work

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Work on Water Issues

Crested Caracara
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Applauds Bipartisan Water Solution for Arizona’s Urban Areas
June 30, 2025 — Recent legislation signed by Governor Hobbs will facilitate responsible and water-wise housing—while saving groundwater
A White-faced Ibis wades in blue water.
Investing in the West’s Water Future: Why Congress Must Fully Fund the WaterSMART Program
June 30, 2025 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and 100+ organizations urge robust support for a proven solution to drought and water scarcity.
Snowy Egret
State Investments for a Resilient Arizona
May 19, 2025 — Annual state budget needs to include funding that protects Arizona’s lands and waters
Western Kingbird
Investments in Water Resilience Helps Stretch Existing Supplies
May 16, 2025 — Tour of water projects in Tucson, Arizona demonstrates the impact funding has on the ground
Banding Together for Burrowing Owls 
April 18, 2025 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ staff digs deep, literally, to install new artificial burrows.