Western Waters

Rufous Hummingbird
Working Together to Pass Rural Groundwater Management in Arizona
April 10, 2025 — Finding commonalities among legislative proposals
Plants grow in a shallow wetland.
We Are Not the First. Part 1
March 07, 2025 — Reflections on the value and conservation of Great Salt Lake.
A Great Blue Heron stands in a foggy wetland.
Shaping Colorado’s Water Future
February 24, 2025 — How ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rockies will protect birds, watersheds, and communities in Colorado in 2025.
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.
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.
A river runs through a mountain valley.
Volunteering Beyond the Stream
August 01, 2024 — Build connections and support healthy watersheds with these stream restoration opportunities in Colorado.
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.
Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
Colorado Governor Jared Polis at the HB24-1379 bill signing.
A Colorado Program the Colorado Way
June 21, 2024 — The Centennial State is leading the nation in wetland and stream protections.
Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
Salt Lake City skyline at dusk.
Measuring Light Pollution at Great Salt Lake
April 17, 2024 — From an undergraduate’s capstone project, a new volunteer opportunity is emerging.
Community Science at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
A river flows through a dry landscape.
Resilience and Stewardship for Colorado’s Waterways, 2024 Legislative Priorities
January 22, 2024 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ supports proactive water strategies to benefit birds and people.