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Spanning millennia and continents, here is a stunningly revealing history of how the distribution of water has shaped human civilization. Boccaletti, of The Nature Conservancy, “tackles the most important story of our time: our relationship with water in a world of looming scarcity” (Kelly...

In Surviving the Shark, Jonathan Kathrein describes his incredible shark attack experience. The book covers all aspects of Kathrein’s survival, beginning with the eerie moments just before the attack, when something smashes into Kathrein’s hand as he paddles on his board, waiting for a wave off Stinson Beach in northern California. Realizing it is probably shark, and possibly a great white, Kathrein tries to paddle away, furiously trying to make it toward shore, where he sees some of his friends on the beach.

Deep Dive Into Water Safety is a podcast dedicated to to one powerful truth: Drowning is preventable. Hosted by Kauaʻi waterperson Margaret Wright, the show features conversations with experts and community leaders from around the world who are working to save lives in and around the water. Together, we explore practical strategies to prevent drownings, educate swimmers, keiki, and parents, and create clear, culturally grounded messaging that makes a difference. Deep Dive is guided by Hawaiʻiʻs first statewide Water Safety Plan, a plan built on the realities that Hawaiʻi has the second ...

Welcome to CO-Water Voice! We voice critical views and marginalized aspirations within the water development sector. CO-Water is a postdoctoral research program at the Department of International Agricultural Policy and Environmental Governance, University of Kassel. CO-Water research project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 101029193.CO-Water looks at conflicts over water resources and water territories, and seeks to understand the conditions of possibility for turning ...

The Blue Communities Project is dedicated to three primary things: that access to clean, drinkable water is a basic human right; that municipal and community water will be held in public hands; and that single-use plastic water bottles will not be available in public spaces. The movement has been growing around the world for a decade. In Whose Water Is It, Anyway?, renowned water justice activist Maude Barlow recounts her own education in water issues as she and her fellow grassroots water warriors woke up to the immense pressures facing water in a warming world.

Dive into Utah's water! Utah is the nation’s second driest state, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t water here. With over 2,000 lakes and reservoirs and 89,000 miles of streams and rivers, water is a precious resource that sustains life in the west. Tune in to our monthly episodes of Currents and dive into the diverse topics surrounding Utah’s water resources. We sit down with experts to discuss current events, the latest research, and tips and tricks to keep our waters healthy and thriving.