Abby Burk

Abby Burk

Western Rivers Regional Program Manager

Abby Burk brings a lifetime of love for rivers, particularly the Colorado River and its tributaries. She promotes cultural change in water stewardship, river conservation, and policy through meaningful exchanges with local, state and federal officials, conservation organizations, and on-the-ground projects. She is committed to advancing riparian habitat and stream resiliency through advocacy and action. She is passionate about (re)connecting people to their rivers. Abby is an expert in ecological management and is an award-winning educator and river corridor diplomat, and holds a B.S. in biology and an interdisciplinary master’s degree, with ecology and hydrology concentrations. As an avid whitewater kayaker Abby enjoys time on western rivers as often as possible.

Articles by Abby Burk

Important Things Ahead for Colorado Water Policy in 2023
Western Water Initiative

Important Things Ahead for Colorado Water Policy in 2023

— Audubon supports proactive water resilience strategies for 2023 Colorado legislation.
Nuevo Plan Para Agua: Trazando el Futuro Resiliente al Agua de Colorado para Aves y Personas
Western Rivers Initiative

Nuevo Plan Para Agua: Trazando el Futuro Resiliente al Agua de Colorado para Aves y Personas

— Explicación de la actualización del Plan Para Agua de Colorado y próximo compromiso de Audubon.
New Water Plan: Charting Colorado's Water-resilient Future for Birds and People
Western Rivers Initiative

New Water Plan: Charting Colorado's Water-resilient Future for Birds and People

— Colorado Water Plan Update Explainer and Coming Audubon Engagement
A Confluence of Funding for Water, Watersheds, and Capacity
Western Rivers Initiative

A Confluence of Funding for Water, Watersheds, and Capacity

— Learn about beneficial bills passed during the 2022 Colorado legislative session.
Beavers Offer Help for Western Waters
Western Rivers Initiative

Beavers Offer Help for Western Waters

— Beavers are a key partner in protecting and restoring western streams, watersheds, and habitat.
Boosting Water Reliability for Birds and People
Western Rivers Initiative

Boosting Water Reliability for Birds and People

— Process-based restoration: restoring natural river processes
Two Wins for Rivers in a Dry Year
Western Rivers Initiative

Two Wins for Rivers in a Dry Year

— Audubon secures protections for Colorado rivers.
Audubon Boosts Water Awareness and Funding for Birds and People
Western Rivers Initiative

Audubon Boosts Water Awareness and Funding for Birds and People

— A recap of water in the 2021 Colorado legislative session.
Double Threat to Colorado’s Water Quality and Habitats
Western Rivers Initiative

Double Threat to Colorado’s Water Quality and Habitats

— The Navigable Water Protections Rule and a change to an antidegradation rule pose serious risks.