Western Water News

UPDATE: New Federal Rule Reduces Protections for Water in the West, Harming People and Birds
January 23, 2020 — The Trump Administration’s revised Waters of the United States rule shrinks the number of waterways protected under the Clean Water Act.
Prioritizing Water Security for Arizona’s Birds and People
January 15, 2020 — A policy preview of the 2020 legislative session.
Priorizando la seguridad del agua para las aves y las personas de Arizona
January 15, 2020 — Un avance de la política de la sesión legislativa del año 2020.
Building a Positive Water Future: Western Water Highlights in 2019
December 17, 2019 — By protecting water resources, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ worked to protect people and birds in the arid West.
Why Groundwater Matters for Arizona’s People and Birds
November 26, 2019 — We need to ensure its continued protection.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Secures Important Water Right That Supports Birds and People
November 25, 2019 — How in-stream flow benefits rivers and habitat in New Mexico.
Proposed Bear River Development Would Be Detrimental to People and Birds
November 20, 2019 — The future of Great Salt Lake and Bear River Bay depend on adequate long-term flows from Bear River, the largest single source of flows to the lake.
Colorado Bets on New Funding for Water Plan
November 12, 2019 — This new funding represents a down payment on the needed $100 million annual investment.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s New Climate Report and What it Means for Birds in the Arid West
October 22, 2019 — Fires and drought put increasing stress on western forests and the birds who live there.
Climate Change Threatens Arizona’s Forest Birds
October 22, 2019 — New ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ report shows about half of Arizona’s birds are vulnerable.