Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands

We protect water resources for birds and people.

Water for people and birds.

约炮视频 works to ensure that we have clean and abundant water in rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands, and marshes in landscapes where this is paramount to birds鈥 survival. 约炮视频 connects science, policy, and advocacy to provide measurable and scalable impact.

How We Work, Where We Work

约炮视频 helps restore freshwater wetlands, riparian areas, and land around the saline lakes of the Intermountain West, and works with federal and local officials to secure funding to keep these vital areas protected and productive.

约炮视频's Work on Water Issues

Three grebes swim in a line on a lake; distant mountains out of focus in the background.
Increased Water Flows and Control Bring Benefits to Great Salt Lake and Wetlands
August 20, 2024 — More water is better to combat botulism outbreaks and invasive plants
Water Conservation Proving Successful as Colorado River Water Users Avoid Crisis Again
August 16, 2024 — Today鈥檚 Colorado River forecast underscores need for future conservation commitments.
Great Salt Lake Partners 鈥淏and Together鈥 to Monitor American White Pelicans
August 02, 2024 — After 5-year hiatus, State of Utah Coordinates Gunnison Island Nesting Colony Tagging
约炮视频 Southwest Awarded Prestigious WaterSMART Grant to Restore the Lower Gila River
July 11, 2024 — In partnership with the Lower Gila River Collaborative, funds will advance restoration work along the Lower Gila River west of Phoenix to benefit birds and people.
The Monumental Effort to Understand Migrating Shorebirds
July 02, 2024 — Community science and 约炮视频 bring unparalleled coordination to understand shorebirds and improve wetlands