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More About Freshwater
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A Freshwater Story Interactive
Earth is a water wealthy planet, but only a tiny portion of its water is available to support people and aquatic species. Learn more about how much freshwater there is, and where it's found.
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Parting the Waters Photo Gallery
Water has always been precious in this arid region, but a six-year drought and expanding population conspire to make it a fresh source of conflict among the Israelis, Palestinians, and Jordanians vying for the river's life-giving supply.
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Drinking Water and Sanitation Quiz
For much of the world, drinking a glass of water is not as easy as filling up at a water cooler or even the kitchen sink.
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Silent Streams Photo Gallery
Freshwater animals are vanishing faster than those on land or at sea. But captive-breeding programs hold out hope.
In the Field
Freshwater Videos
Environment Photos
Why Care About Water?
The National Geographic Society’s freshwater initiative is a multi-year global effort to inspire and empower individuals and communities to conserve freshwater and the extraordinary diversity of life that rivers, lakes, and wetlands sustain.
Freshwater Advocates
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Sandra Postel
Sandra is a leading authority on international freshwater issues and is spearheading our global freshwater initiative.
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Shannon Switzer
Shannon Switzer is an inspring young photographer and conservationist.
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Zeb Hogan
Zeb travels to the most endangered freshwater ecosystems striving to save critically endangered fish.
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Freshwater Blogs
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"Sewer Mining" Recycles Waste Water
A golf course in dry Australia shows how water can be reclaimed efficiently.
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The Water Costs of the Choices We Make
Everything we do has an impact, but there are simple steps we can take to reduce our water footprint.
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Fate of Mekong Hangs in Balance
Debate rages over proposed Xayaburi Dam.
Explore Freshwater
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Written in Water
Read a collection of essays authored by heroes and leaders in the field of water solutions and innovations.
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Eco Rescue: Rivers Game
Challenge yourself to the limit in this extreme river cleanup game.
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Conserve Resources
National Geographic Kids: Find out how you can save water!
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The World's Water
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Amazon Headwaters
Help protect this watershed—for the species that live there and the livelihoods that depend on it.
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Cambodia's Crocodiles
Help give the endangered Siamese croc a fighting chance by combating hunting and habitat loss.
