The topic of climate change is one that has been debated extensively in the public. Proponents of climate change advocate the position that human activities contribute to changes in our…
Watersheds, also known as drainage basins, are areas of land that drain into a common body of water, such as a lake, river or stream. As water travels over the…
There are a number of policies and incentives set in place by government agencies and conservation groups that are intended to secure the future of our water supplies. These are…
Our drinking water sources can come from rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, groundwater wells and, in some cases, seawater. As surface and groundwater travel over and through the soil, various substances…
The rivers and lakes of North America provide drinking water to millions of citizens. Not only do these surface waters constitute a critical resource for communities and agriculture, but they…
The origins of the municipal water supplies in the United States are as diverse as the cities and communities that dependent on it. Changes in access and delivery of water…
