Social Media Ideas for Freshwater Conservation

African Great Lakes hold 25% of Earth's freshwater as unique species face extinction

The African Great Lakes boast a treasure trove of freshwater and unique species, forming crucial ecosystems. However, they are under siege from human activities, with pollution and...

Conservationists filled a 1.2km river channel, new Somerset wetland now attracts rare wildlife

A river restoration project in Somerset, UK, has shown major benefits within a year of completion. By reconnecting the River Aller with its floodplain, researchers found reduced fl...

From waste to resource

In a country where fresh water has always been scarce, the idea of using water once and letting it go has become difficult to justify. Across Oman, a quieter shift is under way, on...

Environmental Impact Assessment: Taiwan’s freshwater invaders

‘Ensure conservation of Brari Nambal’

Srinagar, Jul 16: Reaffirming its commitment to the conservation and sustainable management of Kashmir's invaluable aquatic ecosystems, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, Vice Chairman (VC), J&a...

The Guardian view on ponds: these freshwater havens need a law of their own | Editorial

Small pools don’t get the same attention as polluted rivers or seas. But they have a vital role to play in boosting natureFrogs; newts; small fish such as minnows and sticklebacks;...

Water shortages. Time to act

We are very fortunate to have ‘inherited’ circa 40 cu m of water storage. 28 cu m under the office in a purpose build reservoir complete with pump (installed by Katie Melua when sh...

Water shortages. Time to act

Many folk around here are doing their best to conserve water/reduce usage. A neighbour told me that since they had begun covering their swimming-pool from around 9am to 5pm, the wa...

‘Small changes can make a big difference’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river

A local initiative is testing simple ways to stop algal blooms in the River Fal threatening some of England’s most biodiverse marine habitats On a rocky beach in Cornwall, a group...

Water shortages. Time to act

On warm evenings water still evaporates so keeping the cover on when not using the pool is best, reduces chemical use as well so its a win win

A scientific solution for J&K water future

Jammu & Kashmir has always been known for its rivers, lakes, springs and streams. For generations, these natural water sources provided drinking water, supported agriculture an...

Gardening With Allen: How to conserve landscape water use

Can you suggest ways we can conserve water use in the landscape to help out with our increasing shortage of water?

Cities Conserve as Colorado River Reservoir Faces ‘Dead Pool’ Crisis

Lake Powell sits at its lowest late-summer level ever, and Southwest cities are racing to cut water use before household costs climb.

Monsoon shortfall in the Nilgiris exposes water stress in Coonoor

Conservationists call for studies to understand Coonoor town capacity; they say the Ralliah Dam, the town’s primary water source, was built to cater to the needs of a fraction of t...

Ranked: The Countries With the Most Freshwater

See which countries have the world’s largest freshwater resources, led by Brazil’s massive share of the global supply.

Investing in Arizona’s Water Infrastructure

Supporting Arizona’s water infrastructure is vital to protect our water supplies and way of life. To gain a fresh perspective on the different types of water-related infrastructure...

East Texas counties move to protect groundwater with new conservation district

More than a dozen counties in Northeast Texas have signed resolutions to create a groundwater conservation district in a bid to protect local groundwater.

Federal Grants Offer $85 Million for Watershed Health and Stream Restoration

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently announced two WaterSMART programs funding stream restoration projects, with multiple rounds of funding through 2028. The Enhancing Water Res...

Beyond the Warning Signs: Building Water Resilience in a New Reality

At the 2026 Next Generation Water Summit, experts confronted the growing gap between water supply and demand, and explored how better data, smarter policies, stronger workforces, a...

Mapped: Countries With the Most Freshwater Per Person

From Iceland to Canada, see where renewable freshwater is most abundant per person and how the U.S. compares.

Overlooked Freshwater Giants May Become the World’s Next Climate Observatories

More than 100 shallow lakes extending across roughly 1,000 kilometers of coastline in southern Brazil and Uruguay could become one of the world’s most valuable natural laboratories...

Group schemes call on rural communities to conserve water

The national body for community-owned local water schemes has called on people living in rural areas to conserve water during the current dry spell. The National Federation of Grou...

Water Problems in Rural Areas

In rural areas, we see water, yet there is no drop to drink. The problem does not stem from the consumers, scarcity, or water consumption, but from the unaccountable use of water....

In 1864, Tasmania introduced brown trout from England for sport; 162 years later...

Conservation workers are building barriers and clearing waterways to save native Swan galaxias. This tiny fish faces extinction after brown trout were introduced over 160 years ag...