Water

Oak Creek flows into the Verde River
Funding Water Security on the Ground in Arizona
October 27, 2025 — Tour in Arizonas Verde Valley highlights the impact of investments in water reliability for rural communitieswhile also benefiting the Verde River.
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Utahs 2025 Wildlife Plan Embraces Saline Lake Ecosystems
October 16, 2025 — New species, new habitats, and innovative conservation tools center the Great Salt Lakes unique biodiversity.
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When the Rio Runs Dry
September 26, 2025 — 91做厙 Southwest's efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande
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Landscape with a small red device floating down a river.
More Water is Key for Helping Great Salt LakeBut What About the Jordan River?
September 25, 2025 — New study aims to understand how increased flows can help the riparian ecosystem function
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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, 91做厙 staff member shares her passion and hope to protect water.
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Discussing conservation issues with Senator Gallego at the Rio Salado 91做厙 Center.
91做厙 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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A flock of dowitchers flying over a wetland.
New 91做厙 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.
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A phalarope floats on water in the background more similar birds.
Birders and Scientists Unite for a Celebration of Saline Lakes Across the Hemisphere
August 25, 2025 — Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua sheds light on the state of saline lakes and partners' conservation efforts
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Rio Grande near Central Avenue
The River is Drying in Albuquerque, New Mexico
August 06, 2025 — Notes from the Rio Grande
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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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