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

(Only) One Good Wet Year for Birds and People
Western Rivers Initiative

(Only) One Good Wet Year for Birds and People

— June 2019 Western Water Newsletter
Spring Is Here, It’s Time to Get Outside!
Western Rivers Initiative Articles

Spring Is Here, It’s Time to Get Outside!

— March 2019 Western Water Newsletter
"Ranching in the New Normal": Our New Collaborative Film
Western Rivers Initiative Articles

"Ranching in the New Normal": Our New Collaborative Film

— February 2019 Western Water Newsletter
Water: A Hot Topic for Colorado’s Legislators
Western Rivers Initiative Articles

Water: A Hot Topic for Colorado’s Legislators

— January 2019 Western Rivers Newsletter
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