Advancing Water Security in Arizona

Water is the most precious resource in the West—for people, birds, and other wildlife.

In the American West, water is life—for people, and for nature. Birds tell us there are essential freshwater-dependent habitats throughout the West—these include the rivers of the Colorado River Basin; as well as the tributaries, wetlands, and groundwater connections to essential waterways.

In Arizona, Audubon pursues science, promotes policies, and encourages on-the-ground conservation that supports river and habitat health—for birds and people. We work within our Water strategy to maintain river and groundwater levels; restore valuable habitat; and promote reliable water supplies for humans, birds, fish, and wildlife. Audubon seeks a livable and equitable future in the West.

Learn more about our work to secure water for birds and people in Arizona:

ArcGIS Story Map

Understanding Arizona's Groundwater

YouTube Video

Where Did the Water Go? Impacts of Groundwater Overuse

Audubon's Videos on Water and Birds

Get Involved and Take Action

Audubon mobilizes advocacy actions through our Western Rivers Action Network, which is a community of organizations, advocates, and constituents who want to protect and restore healthy rivers and support a variety of other conservation goals across the arid West. Join today.

Western Rivers Action Network

Join the Western Rivers Action Network

Join Audubon's Western Water Action Network to receive action alerts about water issues, as well as issues that are affecting birds nationwide. You will be able to weigh in on water management decisions that will shape the future of Western rivers, lakes and the birds, wildlife, and people that depend on them.

News

Restoring New Mexico’s Ribbon of Life - the Rio Grande

Ensuring the West’s historic and cultural "living treasure" doesn’t dry up.

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Advancing Water Security in Arizona

Audubon's advocacy and policy efforts to protect the state's most precious resource.

Our Work

Western Rivers Brewers' Council

Craft beer depends on reliable water – and so do our rivers. Take action today alongside your favorite craft breweries!

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Yuma Ridgway's Rail Conservation

Using science to inform advocacy and conservation that protects an elusive, federally endangered marsh bird.

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Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo Conservation

Preventing drought, climate, and irresponsible land management from silencing the Rain Crow

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Rio Grande Initiative

Audubon Southwest works in and along the Rio Grande, one of the longest and most important rivers in the American Southwest.

News

Birds and Beer Rely on Healthy Rivers

February 15, 2019 — Audubon, Brewers, National Forest Foundation, and Northern Arizona University Team Up on Salt River Restoration Project