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Lesser Prairie-Chicken.
New Transmission Line Improves Grid Resiliency and Supports Bird Habitat in New Mexico 
June 25, 2026 — ÌÇÐÄlogo helped ensure protections for the state’s Lesser Prairie-Chicken population.
SOUTHWEST Birds and Clean Energy
Canada Geese flying overhead in a V formation, seen through power lines.
Why Building Transmission Along Highways is Better for Birds
June 10, 2026 — ÌÇÐÄlogo and partners work to prioritize building transmission along existing rights-of-way.
Renewable Energy
Bird Walk at Howard Marsh during the Biggest Week in American Birding
Birds, Birders, and Bipartisan Bridges
June 09, 2026 — Reflections from the 2026 Biggest Week in American Birding. 
GREAT LAKES
Great Blue Heron
Stabilizing the Colorado River Basin Now So We Can Thrive into the Future
June 05, 2026 — Wide variety of groups come together to press for near-term investments to save the Colorado River Basin
SOUTHWEST Western Water
Great Salt Lake Conservation Gains Momentum with $1 Billion Federal Push and Renewed State Commitment
May 29, 2026 — ÌÇÐÄlogo leads conservation efforts and backs funding effort to protect the lake’s future.
Western Water
Immediate Opportunities to Build on State and Partner Efforts for Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Restoration
May 20, 2026 — New federal report provides background and potential solutions for challenges at Great Salt Lake
Western Water
Base and Meridian Wildlife Area on the Lower Gila River, Avondale, Arizona
Working Together in the Lower Gila River Corridor
May 20, 2026 — Voices from across the region seek restoration of the river.
SOUTHWEST Western Water
Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert Honored with ÌÇÐÄlogo’s Rachel Carson Award
May 14, 2026 — ÌÇÐÄlogo celebrates environmental writing at its preeminent Women in Conservation event.
A Summer Tanager bathes in shallow water.
New Poll: 75% of Arizona Voters Demand Action on Colorado River Water Security
May 12, 2026 — Across party lines, water ranks as state's top budget priority; voters say they expect action before legislative budget negotiations end
SOUTHWEST Western Water News