Topics Where We Work Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

Western Water

Restoring Watersheds One Meadow at a Time
November 20, 2025 — A look from the air at the headwaters of the Salt River in the White Mountains of Arizona
SOUTHWEST
Vital Bird Habitat in the Colorado River Delta at Risk
November 19, 2025 — Restarting the Yuma Desalting Plant could harm the Ci茅nega de Santa Clara.
Oak Creek flows into the Verde River
Funding Water Security on the Ground in Arizona
October 27, 2025 — Tour in Arizona鈥檚 鈥淰erde Valley鈥 highlights the impact of investments in water reliability for rural communities鈥攚hile also benefiting the Verde River.
When the Rio Runs Dry
September 26, 2025 — 探花精选 Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande
Hoover Dam in 1997
My Journey alongside the Colorado River
September 25, 2025 — From childhood experiences to a career in water, 探花精选 staff member shares her passion and hope to protect water.
A flock of dowitchers flying over a wetland.
New 探花精选 Science Doubles Estimates of Shorebird Use in the Colorado River Delta
September 09, 2025 — Environmental flows and agricultural drainwater in Arizona sustain key habitat for Long-billed Dowitchers, Western Sandpipers, and other species.
Rio Grande near Central Avenue
The River is Drying in Albuquerque, New Mexico
August 06, 2025 — Notes from the Rio Grande
Bartlett Reservoir
Proposed Project Could Boost Water Supplies in Central Arizona
July 29, 2025 — StoryMap explores a dam enlargement proposal within the Verde River Watershed and provides analysis of the potential habitat affected from a larger reservoir footprint.
A river runs through a mountain valley.
Uniting for Colorado's Water Future
July 22, 2025 — Volunteer this summer and fall to restore streams.
ROCKIES
Arizonans Support Collaboration, Investments in Water聽
July 18, 2025 — Poll affirms Arizonans understand the importance of water security