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Investing in Arizona’s Water Infrastructure
September 03, 2026 — Tour in the White Mountains of Eastern Arizona highlights how water funding hits the ground and helps both rural communities and watersheds
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Monitoring Grassland Sparrows of the Research Ranch
September 03, 2026 — Where do they come from, and where do they go?
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A Mountain Bluebird about to land in a green field
A Songbird with a Unique Shade of Blue
September 02, 2026 — Meet the Mountain Bluebird
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The Albuquerque bosque north of Central
Extended Drying of The Rio Grande Affects Bosque
September 01, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and partners release water into the river and will study bosque response.
SOUTHWEST Western Water
Pronghorn
2026 Appleton-Whittell Research Fellow Lunchtime Webinars
August 15, 2026 — Sign-up today to learn about our latest group of future conservation leaders!
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Summer Camp at the Randall Davey ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Inspiring Campers with Science and Summer Fun!
July 10, 2026 — 2026 Summer Camp at the Randall Davey ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
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Water Quality Protections Advance in New Mexico
July 09, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest testified in favor of protecting ephemeral streams, playas, and wetlands—emphasizing their importance for birds and other wildlife.
SOUTHWEST Western Water
Yellow-breasted Chat
Ode to the Yellow-breasted Chat
July 09, 2026 — A glimpse into a bird with an endless song
SOUTHWEST Bird News
Lesser Prairie-Chicken.
New Transmission Line Improves Grid Resiliency and Supports Bird Habitat in New Mexico 
June 25, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ helped ensure protections for the state’s Lesser Prairie-Chicken population.
SOUTHWEST Birds and Clean Energy
A Chihuahuan Meadowlark standing on a wooden fence post, singing.
Bringing Bird-Friendly Ranching to the Southwest
June 10, 2026 — Meet ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s New Working Lands team in Arizona and New Mexico
SOUTHWEST Conservation Ranching News
Great Blue Heron
Stabilizing the Colorado River Basin Now So We Can Thrive into the Future
June 05, 2026 — Wide variety of groups come together to press for near-term investments to save the Colorado River Basin
SOUTHWEST Western Water
Arizona’s Desert Wetlands are Vital to Birds on the Move
June 04, 2026 — Water, scarce in the arid West, creates oases with habitat and resources necessary to the survival of migratory birds. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s latest documentary spotlights wetlands and what we’re doing to ensure a future where people and birds thrive.
SOUTHWEST Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Base and Meridian Wildlife Area on the Lower Gila River, Avondale, Arizona
Working Together in the Lower Gila River Corridor
May 20, 2026 — Voices from across the region seek restoration of the river.
SOUTHWEST Western Water
A Summer Tanager bathes in shallow water.
New Poll: 75% of Arizona Voters Demand Action on Colorado River Water Security
May 12, 2026 — Across party lines, water ranks as state's top budget priority; voters say they expect action before legislative budget negotiations end
SOUTHWEST Western Water News
Alexia Markoutsis in the field
Chasing the Science
May 07, 2026 — Introducing our 2026 Appleton-Whittell Research Fellows
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Red-naped Sapsucker
A Handsome Woodpecker Named for its Dashing Plumage
May 06, 2026 — Meet the Red-naped Sapsucker
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