In southern Arizona, the Cocopah Indian Tribe is reconnecting with its roots by bringing neglected stretches of the river’s floodplain back to life

Researcher Emily Fairfax created this video to demonstrate how beavers can help protect wetlands and forests from fire. Beaver dams build climate resiliency by slowing water down and storing it in their ponds and the surrounding riparian area. Their wetlands are uniquely resistant to disturbances like droughts and fire.

As Vice Chairman of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Lorelei Cloud is elevating the voices of Tribal communities and Tribal women in water decisions in Colorado.

Environment Program Director Moira Mcdonald introduces a new Walton Family Foundation storytelling series, The Ripple Effect, featuring women who are leading the way in protecting water resources in the face of climate change.

A new round of funding will support projects that focus on both water conservation and nature-based solutions to protect the river's future

Companies are working with conservation groups to create healthier streams and wetlands, reduce wildfire risk and improve water delivery to communities

One year after the Sackett decision, our rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands are at risk. Here’s how we can ensure decades of progress on clean water are not lost

Three-quarters (74%) of Arizona voters support action by Arizona’s governor if the state legislature does not enable rural communities to regulate their groundwater

A poll conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Walton Family Foundation shows almost 9 in 10 Arizona voters (88%) are concerned about groundwater supplies in the state and believe that limiting unregulated groundwater pumping should be a priority for the state.

A foundation-created evaluation tool helps improve future grantmaking

Maintaining a healthy Colorado River is essential to ensuring clean and reliable water supplies in the West and protecting critical ecosystems. But for decades, we have taken more water from the river than it can afford to give. This report outlines examples of nature-based solutions and conservation projects that can help us better anticipate, prepare for, and respond to climate change impacts.

As the West increasingly feels the impacts of climate change, businesses are recognizing the need for long-term water sustainability strategies

This spring, I paddled the Dolores River. Here’s what I discovered about how habitat restoration efforts are impacting this Colorado River tributary

“Any plan to protect those who rely on the river has to start with protecting the river itself.”

Lack of water access is pervasive in many Native American communities. The foundation is supporting the critical work to end this crisis

Senior Environment Program Officer Morgan Snyder speaks with Navajo Nation member Heather Tanana, who leads the Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribal Communities Project, about the water challenges and opportunities facing tribal nations.