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Arizona’s Desert Wetlands are Vital to Birds on the Move
June 04, 2026 — Water, scarce in the arid West, creates oases with habitat and resources necessary to the survival of migratory birds. Ä¢¹½Av’s latest documentary spotlights wetlands and what we’re doing to ensure a future where people and birds thrive.
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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.
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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
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Alexia Markoutsis in the field
Chasing the Science
May 07, 2026 — Introducing our 2026 Appleton-Whittell Research Fellows
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Red-naped Sapsucker
A Handsome Woodpecker Named for its Dashing Plumage
May 06, 2026 — Meet the Red-naped Sapsucker
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Birding Toward Hope
April 29, 2026 — A reflection on birding, mental health, and finding belonging in the natural world.
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Cooper's Hawk
Funding for Arizona’s Lands and Waters
April 23, 2026 — How the state budget shapes the stewardship of Arizona’s natural resources
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Drawing on the lawn
Crafting and Exploring Along the Pinyon Juniper Woodland
April 13, 2026 — Randall Davey Ä¢¹½Av Center Spring Break Camp 2026
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Bell's Vireo perched on a tree
This Songbird is the Bellwether of the Bosque
April 02, 2026 — Meet the Bell's Vireo
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Carol Moldaw's poem at Randall Davey Ä¢¹½Av Center
Celebrate Poetry and Birds at the Randall Davey Ä¢¹½Av Center
April 02, 2026 — April is National Poetry Month
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Kayaking on Lake Havasu
Water-based Outdoor Recreation Generates $11.7 Billion Annually for Arizona's Economy
March 18, 2026 — New analysis examined the economic contributions of Arizona’s rivers, lakes, and streams.
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Belted Kingfisher
New Mexico Legislative Session Ends with Significant Investments in Rivers and Habitat
March 14, 2026 — Plus: Environmental database boosted, and final Wildlife Department reforms achieved
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