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Freshwater is threatened Worldwide -- Find out what we're doing
Aug 18, 2009

Freshwater ecosystems are essential to human life. They support us with water, food, electricity, transportation, recreation and spiritual refuge. They purify the water we use, moderate floods and droughts and provide other economic benefits. As human demands grow, these systems are unraveling. What the world needs are practical solutions that improve conditions for nature and people. Predictions indicate that within the next 50 years, more than half the world will face water shortages. Yet, opportunities do exist to improve conditions for nature and people.

Freshwater is threatened worldwide.

Find out why the Conservancy is a leader in protecting it.
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Posted: Tuesday August 18, 2009, 8:14 am
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