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If water is the lifeblood of the planet, rivers, lakes and wetlands are the hard-working systems that keep it pumping. These systems feed communities, shape cultures and sustain the diversity of life on Earth. For too long, we’ve undervalued our freshwater ecosystems. But there is hope. Freshwater systems that are degraded can recover—and they can recover quickly. Fresh water is connected to everything TNC does. This #WorldWaterDay, like every single day we are committed to the protection, restoration and improved management of 2.5 million hectares of rivers, lakes and wetlands in Australia by 2030. Together we find a way. #freshwater #waterconservation #worldwaterday

💧It’s #WorldWaterDay - a day to highlight the importance of fresh water and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Given the persisting dry conditions felt across southern Alberta, protection and conservation of freshwater is more important than ever for the health and success of our City and region. To support World Water Day and battle the risk of water shortage, we are calling on local businesses and residents to join us in conserving water because #everydropcounts. The City of Airdrie is proactively bolstering our drought preparedness by working closely with neighbouring municipalities, monitoring environment and policy conditions and developing plans to ensure readiness for our city, local businesses and residents. Locally, we are evaluating the efficiency of water usage by City facilities and operations and we are amending the Waterworks Bylaw to ensure alignment and consistency with regional partners which will result in improved effectiveness of water conservation. This year's theme for World Water Day, 'Water for Peace,' underscoring the vital role water plays in global stability and prosperity. Cooperation on water paves the way for cooperation on all shared challenges. Learn about how you can make a difference at https://lnkd.in/gM2DK8mJ 🌍

The International Day of Action for Rivers is observed annually on March 14. It is dedicated to raising awareness about the significance of rivers, as well as advocating for the preservation and celebration. On a daily basis, two million tons of sewage, industrial, and agricultural waste are released into the Earth's waterways. These challenges jeopardize not only the health of our rivers but also the well being of millions of people who depend on them. By taking action to save our rivers, we are not only protecting the natural world but also ensuring our own well-being. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that our rivers continue to flow freely, providing essential services for generations to come. #InternationalDayofActionforRivers #March14 #Waterforall #Harithkram #BeyondTheBoundaries

National Freshwater conservation and restoration challenges ON THE RISE🌅 This week in the #USA, the The White House convened "state, Tribal, and local leaders" from across the country for a #Water Summit 💧 The Administration announced a new national goal and partnership to #conserve and #restore #freshwater resources through the new America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge. https://lnkd.in/dpJpKH6S The goal? To protect, restore, and reconnect 8 million acres of #wetlands and 100,000 miles of #rivers and streams. This bold initiative is a crucial step toward safeguarding our freshwater ecosystems for current and future generations. The call to states, cities, communities, and key stakeholders is to advance their policies and strategies for conserving and restoring freshwater systems, including policies that encourage private investment for #nature (With safeguards in place 🙏). Over 100 inaugural members have already pledged their support. 💧

We often get asked, why focus on headwaters resilience? The answer is simple: headwaters provide 67% of our local water supply. The beginnings of streams form in our local mountains, culminating in major water bodies like the Santa Ana River, Mill Creek, and Lytle Creek that supply our drinking water and recreational areas. Managing the National Forest is crucial to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, which could disrupt our water supply for years, if not decades. Headwater resilience is about more than just water; it's about preserving riparian areas and promoting stewardship, like stream cleanups, that benefit everyone in our basins. Thank you to the Institute for Watershed Resiliency for their valuable input! Check out our video to learn more about this vital topic and hear from the experts themselves! #HeadwatersResilience #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalStewardship #SustainableFuture #SanBernardinoWater

Last week y’all solved a tricky riddle about one source of our drinking water for #WaterWednesday, but today we’re going to mention another important resource - Trees! 🌳 What do trees have to do with water? Our forests act as the protectors of many of our waterways by: 🚯Filtering our pollutants and contaminants 🛶Reducing flooding 🌊Protecting waterways from erosion ☀️Limiting extreme temperature changes for our aquatic flora and fauna Trees help protect waterways, strengthen environments, and keep Texans healthy! Investing in water sources like forests is more important than ever. That’s why with #TxWAC (Texas Water Action Collaborative) we are matching companies and funders to conservation projects that benefit our water quality, volume and resilience. Last year alone, we activated over $1.5M in new investments! Happy #WaterWednesday 💸💧 Join Texas water leaders at our next bi-monthly meeting on March 26: https://lnkd.in/gpaTfb-j

We're happy to announce our involvement in the latest round of the Natural Resource Recovery Program (NRRP), funded by the Queensland Government as announced by Minister Scott Stewart this week.  With a generous $23.7 million allocated over the next four years, this initiative supports 19 projects across Queensland, from the Cape to the South East, aimed at revitalising our soils and bolstering the resilience of our natural landscapes. Minister Scott Stewart said, "These funds will help our natural resources recover and become more resilient against the worsening impacts of climate change. This funding is also designed to invest in our people, science, and natural resources to drive regional economies." Our own 'Fire and Water Project' will receive $3 million to protect and enhance resources across four key catchments in South West Queensland: Upper Bulloo, Warrego, Middle Maranoa, and Balonne.  Our focus in the coming time is to restore landscape functionality, improve grazing practices, and facilitate First Nations-led low-intensity burning. This ambitious project aims to recover 300,000 hectares from degradation, increase resilient ground cover, and mitigate the impacts of drought, flood, fire, and climate change. Together, we're nurturing our lands for sustainable growth now and into the future!  Land Queensland  #SouthernQueenslandLandscapes #NRRP #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateResilience

Happy World Water Day!! Today, let’s celebrate the life-giving force that sustains us all – water. As we reflect on this year’s theme of “Water for Peace and Prosperity,” let’s pledge to conserve and protect our precious water resources for a more peaceful and prosperous future for all. Water is not just a resource; it’s a symbol of harmony and unity. By valuing and sharing this invaluable asset, we can foster peace within our communities and beyond. Here’s how you can make a difference today: 1. Conserve water at home by fixing leaks and practicing mindful water usage. 2. Support local initiatives that promote water conservation and access to clean water for all. 3. Spread awareness about the importance of water conservation among your friends and family. Together, let’s work towards a world where every drop counts and where water brings peace and prosperity to all. #WorldWaterDay #WaterForPeace #WaterForProsperity #WaterConservation #SaveWater #CommunityAction #KalasugandhaMandal #CleanWaterForAll #SustainableLiving #EveryDropCounts #kalasugandhamandalforall #ksm2024 📸 Share your water conservation efforts and tag us! Let’s inspire others to join the movement.

Ecosystem #restoration improves resilience to #climatechange, safeguards #biodiversity, enables #foodsecurity, and protests #water. An impressive list of over 100 groups including states, cities, tribes, and NGOs are advancing their own policies and strategies for conserving and restoring America’s #freshwater systems. Freshwater is 1% of the earth and home to 10% of the species. The southeast US is biodiversity hotspot. https://lnkd.in/eqhqCi9z

Check out our article on Mauricio Guardado of the United Water Conservation District: building drought resilience in Ventura County, California from our March issue. The United Water Conservation District manages, protects, conserves, and advances the water supply in a 375-square- mile service area in Southern California. Through careful monitoring and management, it sustains the Santa Clara River’s water resources, its tributaries, and its associated aquifers in an environmentally balanced manner. To build resilience in the face of California’s worsening drought-flood cycles, the district is aggressively pursuing both new sources of water supply and new ways to use its vast storage capacity. In this interview, United’s general manager, Mauricio Guardado, tells Municipal Water Leader about the district’s impressive projects, which span aquifer recharge, brackish water desalination, dam improvements, and more, and the successful partnerships and funding applications that have made it all possible. https://bit.ly/3VqjQYy #WaterConservation #DroughtResilience #VenturaCounty #UnitedWaterConservation #CaliforniaWater #WaterManagement #MauricioGuardado #WaterSecurity