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When the Rio Runs Dry
September 26, 2025 — 探花精选 Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande
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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.
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Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
This Dove-sized Bird Travels Five Thousand Miles for a Mate
September 25, 2025 — Meet the Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
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Discussing conservation issues with Senator Gallego at the Rio Salado 探花精选 Center.
探花精选 Hosts Inaugural Meeting of U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego's Arizona Conservation Leaders Advisory Board
September 24, 2025 — Board will provide insight and expertise to Senator on pressing conservation issues for the state.
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Painted Redstart
This Striking Bird Calls the Southwest its Summer Home
September 09, 2025 — Meet the Painted Redstart
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American Robin and Northern Flicker
探花精选 Mural Project Brings Attention to Southwest Birds Threatened by a Changing Climate
August 13, 2025 — Visit ABQ BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico to see the art project raising awareness for birds.
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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.
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Arizonans Support Collaboration, Investments in Water聽
July 18, 2025 — Poll affirms Arizonans understand the importance of water security
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Rufous Hummingbird
Birds are Being Pushed Beyond Their Limits
July 17, 2025 — How a hotter, drier climate is threatening birds in one of the nation鈥檚 most biologically diverse states
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探花精选 Applauds Bipartisan Water Solution for Arizona鈥檚 Urban Areas
June 30, 2025 — Recent legislation signed by Governor Hobbs will facilitate responsible and water-wise housing鈥攚hile saving groundwater
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Eared Grebe
Prioridades de Conservaci贸n para la Energ铆a Renovable y Transmisi贸n en Arizona
June 26, 2025 — Incorporar de manera proactiva la fauna silvestre y las comunidades en la ubicaci贸n y dise帽o de proyectos.
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Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Hummingbirds and Haiku
June 15, 2025 — Celebrating the return of hummingbirds with the poems they inspire
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Educator Valerie Carollo leads campers in a listening observation game during a rainy-day hike.
New partnerships help campers connect with community and learn
June 13, 2025 — Summer Camp 2025 at Randall Davey 探花精选 Center
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San Miguel River near Telluride, Colorado
Colorado River Talks Must Continue as Deadlines Loom
June 05, 2025 — Creativity and collaboration needed to share a smaller river
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
The Hummingbird鈥檚 Choice Award goes to鈥huparosa!
May 28, 2025
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Snowy Egret
State Investments for a Resilient Arizona
May 19, 2025 — Annual state budget needs to include funding that protects Arizona鈥檚 lands and waters
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Western Kingbird
Investments in Water Resilience Helps Stretch Existing Supplies
May 16, 2025 — Tour of water projects in Tucson, Arizona demonstrates the impact funding has on the ground
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Phainopepla
Bird of the Month: The Phainopepla
May 15, 2025 — A 鈥渟hining robe鈥 of beauty and resourcefulness that catches the eye in flight.聽
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Piranga Capucha Roja
Tema del Mes sobre las Aves: 隆La Observaci贸n de Aves es para Todos!
April 29, 2025 — Breve listado con adaptaciones para la observaci贸n de aves
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Common Tern nest
Bird Eggs - The Ultimate Magical Seeds
April 16, 2025 — Check out these bird facts, then scroll down for a printout of egg "yolks" you can use for your Easter egg hunt
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