Western Water News

Governor Hickenlooper Declares 2018 the Year of the Bird in Colorado
June 07, 2018 — Proclamation cites Colorado鈥檚 many habitats for breeding and migratory birds.
There Are Better Options To Solve Our Water Issues Than An Old Desalting Plant
May 16, 2018 — The Yuma Desalting Plant sits dormant in the southwestern corner of Arizona, embodying both the promise of new water and the peril of environmental Armageddon.
Lahontan Wetlands Celebrates 30 Years as Internationally Important Site
May 12, 2018 — Lahontan鈥檚 designation protects more than 100,000 birds annually
Oregon Lake and Its Birds at Risk from Low Water Levels, High Salt Content
March 07, 2018 — Migratory birds and their food source require narrow range of salinity, 25-year study shows.
The Economic Impact of Arizona's Rivers, Lakes, and Streams
How water-based outdoor recreation contributes to statewide and local economies.
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