Getting Attention
The Waterbird Habitat Project’s efforts to protect California’s waterbirds and wildlife have been featured in news articles, broadcasts, and conservation publications. Explore the latest coverage highlighting our mission, impact, and advocacy.
Recognition
Fox 40 News
An article from August 8, 2025 highlights our work removing invasive primrose from the William B Pond Recreation Area of the American River.
Crusaders Down Under
A character inspired by Dr. Andrea Willey is featured in Roy Brewer’s novel, Crusaders Down Under, a tale full of adventure and Australian wildlife.
Inside Sacramento
The May 2025 issue of Inside Sacramento chronicles how the Waterbird Habitat Project began and highlights the importance of removing abandoned fishing gear from waterways.
The Observer by the Sacramento Audubon Society
In the April 2025 issue of The Observer, Dr. Andrea Willey, founder of the Waterbird Habitat Project, recounts the rescue and rehabilitation of a great egret.
Riverwatch by Save the American River Association (SARA)
A profile of the Waterbird Habitat Project appears in the Winter 2025 issue, highlighting our mission, impact, and dedicated partners.
KCRA 3 News
In a broadcast from February 3, 2025, Dr. Andrea Willey speaks to the environmental dangers of re-opening Sailor Bar to car traffic.
CBS News Sacramento
In a broadcast from October 10, 2024, Dr. Andrea Willey conveys the dangers of discarded fishing gear for the waterbirds and wildlife of the American River.