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

Critical Funding and Advocacy for the Delaware River Watershed
April 26, 2024 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ continues to raise the profile of the Delaware River.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Joins America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge
April 23, 2024 — New partnership will boost conservation and restoration for rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands.
Update on Arizona's Legislative Session
April 19, 2024 — Where bills stand and ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's budget priorities for 2024
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A Future for Birds and People in the Colorado River Basin
March 29, 2024 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and partner NGOs propose an alternative for post-2026 operations.
President Biden Elevates Importance of Wetlands, Clean Water for World Water Day
March 23, 2024 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ supports new White House initiatives that will protect birds and communities.