Every human being should have access to safe water for drinking, appropriate sanitation, and enough food and energy at reasonable cost. Providing adequate water to meet these basic needs must be done in a manner that works in harmony with nature. Read the issues, goals and suggestions for implementing action towards a sustainable water world .
Society places ever-greater strain on natural ecosystems.
If you're upstream, consideration must be given to those downstream. Restoring stream corridors must involve the participation of government agencies, public and private landowners, permit holders, and local volunteer, civic, and conservation groups and individuals. This website contains information on the principles, processes and practices of restoring the living environment of stream corridors to ecologically viable conditions. Information is provided by 15 federal agencies . Includes case studies, slide show, images and links.