Western Waters

Ella Sorenson stands outdoors with binoculars. She is smiling.
A Tribute to Ella Sorensen, Champion for Shorebirds
December 21, 2023 — Ella’s tireless work spanning nearly three decades has forever shaped the face of Great Salt Lake.
Three people stand in a stream surrounded by a lush meadow.
Stream Restoration Touches the Ground Through People
December 07, 2023 — Translating Colorado’s new stream restoration law for birds and people.
People gather around a person standing in a wetland.
Restoring Rivers, Connecting Communities
August 22, 2023 — Stream restoration provides benefits for all.
Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
People stand behind Governor Polis as he signs a bill in a montane meadow.
Stream Restoration Legislation Will Benefit Birds and People in Colorado
June 21, 2023 — New law is a win and a good first step to clarifying stream restoration activities.
Three individuals stand among tall grass and shrubs reaching for plants along a river.
Flowing Together: Colorado’s Streams Need Your Help
June 14, 2023 — Volunteer to help improve critical bird habitat in Colorado.
Bundles of cut willow saplings lie on the bank of a montane stream.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation – Part 2
March 14, 2023 — What you need to know from our legislator-focused webinar.
A river flows through green wetlands surrounded by burnt forest and mountain slopes.
The Role of Water and Fire in Ecological Forest Management
February 15, 2023 — Meet Karl Brown, northern Colorado forester and steward.
A river flows through a montane forest.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation—Part 1
February 07, 2023 — What you need to know from our February 2023 legislator webinar.
Colorado River runs through a dry landscape.
Important Things Ahead for Colorado Water Policy in 2023
January 20, 2023 — Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ supports proactive water resilience strategies for 2023 Colorado legislation.
A man and a woman stand at a podium in front of an audience.
Colorado’s New Riparian Hero
October 27, 2022 — Abby Burk has been named a 2022 Riparian Hero by the Colorado Riparian Association.