Piping Plover
Latin: Charadrius melodus
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American Bittern. Photo: Robert Sena/Great Backyard Bird Count
Audubon’s Water initiative focuses on landscapes where both water quantity and water quality are paramount to birds’ survival. Watersheds and wetlands provide valuable breeding and stopover habitat for birds, and it is our mission to protect these places birds need.
In collaboration with partners, we are restoring habitats along rivers, lakes, and other wetlands, and engaging the public on water policy, management, and water-quality issues.
Our cohesive strategy in New York spans the Great Lakes, Onondaga Lake and the Montezuma Wetland Complex, and the Delaware River. Learn more about our work in each area below.
Millions of birds depend on coastal habitats along the Great Lakes for shelter, rest, and nourishment for their long journeys during migration.
More than 13.3 million people depend on clean, abundant water from the Delaware River Watershed, as do approximately 400 bird species.
Via an expanding organization of community volunteers, we are contributing to restoration projects that create or improve wildlife habitat in this upstate watershed.
Located in the Great Lakes Basin, Montezuma is a hub for local outreach, on-the-ground conservation, and education. The wetlands are essential habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
Help secure the future for birds at risk from climate change, habitat loss and other threats. Your support will power our science, education, advocacy and on-the-ground conservation efforts.
