Abby Burk

Abby Burk

Senior Manager, Western Rivers Program

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

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.
Colorado’s Wetlands and Streams Urgently Need Protections
Western Rivers Initiative

Colorado’s Wetlands and Streams Urgently Need Protections

— A quarter of Colorado’s stream miles and wetlands just lost protection.
Colorado Water Plan Update Is Underway
Western Rivers Initiative

Colorado Water Plan Update Is Underway

— Help define this moment for birds, rivers, and people.
Colorado Water Priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session
Western Rivers Initiative

Colorado Water Priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session

— The decisions we make around water impact everyone—birds, people, and the environment.
Water Wins in the Colorado Election
Western Rivers Initiative

Water Wins in the Colorado Election

— Audubon and our partners backed local water funding measures that will generate nearly $8 million annually.
Incendio Forestal en nuestras Cuencas Hidrográficas
Western Rivers Initiative

Incendio Forestal en nuestras Cuencas Hidrográficas

— Cómo la ciencia puede informar el plan de agua de colorado.
Wildfire in Our Watersheds
Western Rivers Initiative

Wildfire in Our Watersheds

— How science can inform the Colorado Water Plan
Watch: Supporting Colorado’s River Restoration
Western Rivers Initiative

Watch: Supporting Colorado’s River Restoration

— Learn how all of Colorado benefits from river restoration in our new video.