Protecting river flows critical for global water supplies ...
Water - Yellowstone National Park
... River, which flows to the Pacific Ocean via the Snake River system. ... rivers in the park to protect these important resources. Tags ...
Parting the Waters: The Need to Reconceptualize the Jordan River
Rather than focusing on absolute water allocations from the Jordan River Basin, future diplomatic agreements can be more equitable by focusing ...
Opening Headquarters Conference, World Leaders Stress Urgency ...
“We may be fortunate, but we are not complacent,” she said, adding the Government protects its water by law. The Constitution enshrines water as ...
Since water is inter-connected with human health and wellness, food supplies, energy supplies, the economic viability of industry, as well as sustained ...
Mountains and freshwater supply
As demand grows, the potential for conflict over the use of mountain water increases. Careful management of the sources of water as well as of the resources ...
Management of streams and rivers requires protecting habitat essential to aquatic organisms. Activities within the watershed greatly affect the quality of water ...
Water Resources Management Overview - World Bank
The World Bank helps countries ensure sustainability of water use, build climate resilience and strengthen integrated management.
Groundwater | Information on Earth's water - NGWA
Rivers and streams constitute the flowing surface waters. The force of gravity naturally draws water from a higher altitude to a lower altitude. Rivers obtain ...
Commitment to Water Stewardship - Toyota
The more water we recycle and reuse, the less we have to withdraw from freshwater sources. This is especially important in areas of water stress, where water ...
Environmental flow recommendations for reserve flows in the Mara ...
Ensuring protection of a sufficient reserve is one of the most critical steps needed to ensure the long-term health and viability of river systems into the ...
Shared management of cross-border rivers, lakes and groundwater ...
The Water Convention is a widely accepted legal framework. It requires Parties to prevent, control and reduce negative impacts on water quality and quantity ...
Glaciers as a water resource - AntarcticGlaciers.org
Glacier meltwater and runoff contribute to and module downstream water flow, affecting freshwater availability for irrigation, hydropower, and ecosystems.
The world's dams: Doing major harm but a manageable problem?
Natural flows will be altered for 93% of river volume worldwide by 2030, if all planned and ongoing hydropower construction goes ahead. This ...
Big boost to climate action as 38 new countries join the world's ...
Stuart Orr, WWF Global Freshwater Lead said, “Healthy rivers, lakes and wetlands are our best buffer and insurance against the worsening impacts ...
Steady release of water stored underground and in wetlands serves to maintain river flows long after rainfall events. These ecosystem services regulate the ...
Great Salt Lake - Utah Division of Water Resources
With the decline of other lakes, Great Salt Lake is increasingly important to these species. Preserve and protect. The Utah Department of Natural Resources is ...
Source Water Protection Week - American Water Works Association
The best way to assure we have high quality drinking water at the tap is to protect our beautiful water sources. If we keep our rivers, ...
WWF Outlines the High Cost of Cheap Water
The World Wildlife Fund raises concern about global water supply in a recent report that reveals the staggering economic value of water and freshwater ...
3 Satellite Technologies Reveal Nature's Impact on Water
Satellites that track river flows over time provide information on whether efforts to protect or restore watersheds are improving water supply ...
Holistic Water Storage Management – the critical role of institutions ...
Making a similar point in 2021, the report Storing Water: A new integrated approach for resilient development by the Global Water Partnership ( ...