Audubon releases water for bird habitat on Rio Grande
(WorldNews Mexico)

July was a roller coaster month for the Middle Rio Grande. Even with a major water release from El Vado Reservoir and a burst of monsoon moisture, water managers continue to piece together alternative water sources to prevent further river drying, meet irrigation demand and protect wildlife. Throughout July, the bird conservation organization Audubon Southwest leased San Juan-Chama Project water to keep the Rio Grande wet for bird habitat. The San Juan-Chama project uses...