Water

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.
 

Where We Work

Great Lakes
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Great Lakes

Millions of birds depend on coastal habitats along the Great Lakes for shelter, rest, and nourishment for their long journeys during migration.

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Delaware River Watershed
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Delaware River Watershed

More than 13.3 million people depend on clean, abundant water from the Delaware River Watershed, as do approximately 400 bird species.

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Onondaga Lake Watershed
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Onondaga Lake Watershed

Via an expanding organization of community volunteers, we are contributing to restoration projects that create or improve wildlife habitat in this upstate watershed.

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Montezuma Audubon Center and Wetlands Complex
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Montezuma Audubon Center and Wetlands Complex

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.

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Priority Water Birds in New York