The landscape is changing but not as fast as the undercurrents pulling at the strained supply of water. In light of the current water wars, there is not time to sit on our laurels. There is nothing quite like the first drink from a glass of cool, clear and refreshing water to quench a thirst. It is also common knowledge that every phylum, genus and species living on Earth depends on water, in varying degrees, for life and survival. Water is one of our most important and vital natural elements in existence that s critical to continuance.
Water is also power.
The ability and right to control the use, flow, storage, and distribution of water carries vast historical significance towards modern patterns of civilization. Today s increasing population of rural areas and dwindling supplies of water resources is forcing a new fight on the front of water rights and privileges. Regardless of the answers to the first questions, if the answer to the last question is, no , it s imperative, that you learn as much as possible about the local water issues and who is in control of the situation. The differences between perception and reality have never been further apart in terms of water rights. The purpose of this update is to examine some of the changes that are taking place in the arena of water wars .