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July 2018

Summer Tanager. Photo: Andy Long/Audubon Photography Awards

Why Birders and Wildlife Advocates Should Care About Lake Mead

The solutions to Arizona’s water challenges should serve both people and wildlife. Water management policies that provide more certainty and reliability for all users are of critical importance to Arizona’s economy as well as its cities, farmers, birds, and other wildlife.

Water in Lake Mead and the surrounding environment is not the only game in town when it comes to birding and valuable wildlife habitat; there are nine Important Bird Areas that surround the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, for example. So as a bird and wildlife advocate, why care about the stabilization of Lake Mead? What’s at stake? Read more.

News Across Audubon Arizona

Western Rivers Action Network – Talking Water
Legislators hosted open forums on the state’s water concerns, and Audubon members participated.
New Partnership With REI at Black Canyon Heritage Park
REI awards a grant to build a trail in support of Black Canyon and River Pathways.
Call for Young Artists: Contribute to a Book on Burrowing Owls
Balinda Fortman is creating a children’s book and needs your help! Submit here.
Higher CGA Rates Can Benefit Your Family and Birds
Learn how the rate change creates a win-win for donors and charities.
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Tucson Audubon Society’s 8^th annual festival will feature photography workshops, kids activities, birding field trips, and more!

Elegant Trogon. Photo: Jackie Bowman

Supporters of the Tice Supplee Fund for Science and Conservation, as of July 2, 2018—Thank You!

$10,000 and above
Paul Cody
Anne W. Durning
Dave & Joan Howell
Tice Supplee

$5,000—$9,999
Peter F. & Judith O. Allard
Dr. John & Diane Eckstein
Fred & Suki Edwards
Jeff and Mary Ehret
Dr. Timothy Flood
Kay M. Hawklee
Sheryl A. Sweeney

$2,500—$4,999
Tom & Gloria Carlson
William M. Smallwood

$1,000—$2,499
Bill Auberle
Kelly Barr
Cindi & Mike Deschane
Martha E. Hunter-Henderson
Anita MacFarlane
Virginia Nelson
Sonia & Adam Perillo
Arnold Roy
Ronald L. Shackle

Under $1,000
Kathe Anderson
Craig M. Anderson
Patti Baynham
Sam Kathryn Campana
Karla S. Crall
Cecily A. DeRosa
Joan Fagerburg
Joe Giudice
Dr. Michael & Mary Hanley
Geraldine R. Horton
Shari S. Kolding
Dr. George A. Martinez
Phillip McNeely
Janice Miano
Kara M. Montalvo
Connie Stone
Walter A. & Frances W. Thurber
Dennis & Kristine Tomko Follett
Ruth A. Valencia
Mary M. & Winston W. Walker Jr.

We are still welcoming donations to the Fund. Contribute today.

Audubon Arizona Events

There are no events in July at Audubon Arizona.

Partner and Chapter Events

August 8–12: Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, Tucson

Check the list of Audubon Chapters to find events at your local center.

Birds n' Beer returning in September

We had a great time with everyone at our last Birds n’ Beer of the season. After taking a break, the event will return on Thursday, September 20.

Thank you to our sponsor of June’s Birds n’ Beer:

Camille points out a bird on the bingo sheet to two young campers with binoculars.

Volunteer of the Month: Camille Alexander

Camille has become an outstanding volunteer educator/counselor for Audubon Adventures Summer Camp, where she leads exciting and interactive environmental education activities for kids while providing much needed support for education staff. At camp, Camille applies her degree in Biological Sciences, and extensive experience in conservation stewardship and STEM education program management that she gained as an AmeriCorps member and Program Evaluation VISTA Coordinator. We are thrilled Camille has chosen Audubon to further her instructor skills and provide vital environmental education to Phoenix youth!

Photo: Hannah Rosen

To sign up for a volunteer position, email Audubon Arizona or call 602-468-6470.

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Audubon Arizona newsletter editor: Morgan Moore

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