There Is No Substitute for Water
The Freshwater Initiative
Join us on a multi-year global effort to inspire communities to conserve freshwater and the extraordinary diversity of life that rivers, lakes, and wetlands sustain.Learn More »
Megafishes Project
The Megafishes Project represents the first worldwide attempt to document and protect the planet's freshwater giants. Learn more about these endangered fish.
Water News
From dams in Patagonia and drought in Pakistan to the business of nuclear cooling and the H20 footprint of a beer, visit National Geographic News' special series on the world's water challenges.
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Stories From the Field
From rainwater harvesting in one Indian village to an aggressive conservation program in an American city, communities around the world are finding ways to manage the water demands of growing populations and expanding economies. Read their stories.
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Freshwater Photos
Stunning images of freshwater landscapes and life show the surprising diversity of brilliant colors and unexpected subjects.
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Meet Freshwater Heroes
Read more about folks who've taken their passion for water and turned it into programs and projects that benefit us, the quality of critical water sources and habitats, and the planet.
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National Geographic Magazine
Everyday wonders reflect the primacy of water. Read more from National Geographic magazine about water's critical role in the health of humanity and the planet.
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How Much Water Per Pound?
How much water does it take to put beef, pork, wheat, and more on your plate? Explore our newest interactive and find out.
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Freshwater Videos
See water and freshwater life in action, and hear stories from people who, like you, are connected to water every day through ritual, household use, and conservation.
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Use National Geographic's Action Atlas to immerse yourself in improving the planet's freshwater resources and protecting its aquatic species.
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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.
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The Chesapeake Bay
Help stem the tide of pollution flowing into the Bay and smothering aquatic species.
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Watch Videos
Celebrate RBC's 3-year partnership with National Geographic. Watch videos and test your water IQ!
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Enter Sweepstakes
Explore photos of Montana and enter for a chance to win a trip for two!
Explore Freshwater
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Help Save the Colorado River
NG's new Change the Course campaign launches. When individuals pledge to use less water in their own lives, our partners carry out restoration work in the Colorado River Basin.
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Water Grabbers: A Global Rush on Freshwater
A special series on how grabbing water from poor people and future generations threatens global food security, environmental sustainability, and local cultures.
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Visualizing Our Global Water Footprint
You might be surprised to see how the daily choices you make affect critical watersheds.
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How Much Water Per Pound?
How much water does it take to put beef, pork, wheat, and more on your plate? Explore our water footprint interactive and find out.
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What is Your Water Footprint?
Find out with our footprint calculator, then pledge to cut it!
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Water Is Life
Explore the pages of National Geographic magazine's special issue devoted to water.
Environment Photos
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Steady Hands and Fins
Photographer David Doubilet photographs stingrays, sharks, and more.
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Survival Guide: Dodging Locusts
Swarm behaviorist Iain Couzin has a toxic reaction to a locust at the same time his team runs out of food.
Freshwater Advocates
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Sandra Postel
Sandra is a leading authority on international freshwater issues and is spearheading our global freshwater efforts.
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Jonathan Waterman
He's paddled the Colorado River from its headwaters to the delta, in an effort to bring awareness to this mighty river at risk.
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Osvel Hinojosa Huerta
For more than 15 years, Osvel Hinojosa Huerta has been resurrecting Mexico's Colorado River Delta wetlands.
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Manatees Pictures
The Florida manatee is thriving in Kings Bay, and so is tourism. Therein lies the problem.
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New Photos: Red Gold
Inside the Amazon's rush on mahogany, a threatened tree.
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The New Oil Landscape
The fracking frenzy in North Dakota has boosted the U.S. fuel supply—but at what cost?
