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Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

BirdReturns 2025: A Remarkable Year Delivering Crucial Habitat for Birds
December 10, 2025 — A decade in, BirdReturns is scaling habitat across California鈥檚 working lands to meet a critical moment for hundreds of thousands of birds.
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A flock of Sandhill Cranes gathered in a wetland.
Colorado鈥檚 Chance to Continue to Lead: Protecting All Waters Under Regulation 87
December 05, 2025
ROCKIES 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 Western Water
A landscape including the Colorado River.
A Generational Win for the Colorado River: Shoshone Water Rights Secured for Instream Flow Protection
November 20, 2025 — A win for birds, a win for the Colorado River.
ROCKIES
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.
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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.
SOUTHWEST Western Water
People outside looking at the Platte River
Platte River Knowledge Exchange: Bridging Boundaries for a Healthier Watershed
October 14, 2025
GREATPLAINS
When the Rio Runs Dry
September 26, 2025 — 探花精选 Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande
SOUTHWEST Western Water
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.
SOUTHWEST Western Water
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.
SOUTHWEST Western Water