Infographics have grown leaps and bounds beyond the PowerPoint SmartArt of yesteryear. Charts and bubbles have given way to dynamic representations that can distill reams of data into one easy-to-understand picture. They are a great way to get information fast, and listed below are 10 of the best, most relevant infographics pertaining to the agricultural …
Circle of Blue Reports on the Global Water Crisis
Answering the call to end the global water crisis requires action in every area of the sciences and the political and social sectors, but first the call must be heard, and Circle of Blue exists to ensure that the world has access to the most accurate and up-to-date information available. “Timing is crucial because we …
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ONE DROP Helps Address World Water Issues with Art
ONE DROP is on a mission to educate communities about the global need for access to clean water, and mobilize people to act by inspiring them with the creative delivery of information about the water crisis as well as ways to combat it. The nongovernmental organization (NGO) is an initiative of Cirque du Soleil founder …
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American Rivers Celebrates 20 Years Of Removing Trash From Rivers
River systems are a vital natural resource that provides water needed to sustain ecosystems and communities, and American Rivers is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to ensure these life-giving waterways remain clean and healthy now and for future generations. American Rivers was founded in 1973 and since that time it has made great strides …
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5 Interesting Water Infographics
Information graphics or “infographics” are graphic visual representations of information that seek to present complex information quickly and clearly. As such, infographics are well suited to help the average Joe and Jane understand complex water issues. Here are 5 of our favorite water infographics, culled from around the web (click on image to view expandable image): 1) …
Columbia University Engages Global Water Crisis
Research and innovation provide the foundation of any worthwhile attempt to meet the challenges water scarcity presents to areas across the globe, and the Columbia Water Center (CWC) brings both to bear in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to the problem. The CWC was founded in 2008 with a three-year $6 million grant from the PepsiCo …
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NGO Embraces Multidisciplinary Approach to Water Resource Management
The American Water Resources Association (AWRA) was founded in 1964 at a time in US history when water rights, management and a need for increased resources was literally changing the landscape of the country. AWRA has stayed true to its multidisciplinary roots since its inception and continues to honor its motto of “Community, Conversation, Connections,” …
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Coalition Protects California Water Resources
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) is engaged in a mission to serve the state’s agricultural community by supporting responsible irrigated water use in an area of the country with a well-documented history of water resource challenges. California also has a history of devising innovative solutions to those challenges and the CFWC has played a …
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Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) Advocates Natural Resource Conservation
Ensuring that people around the globe have regular access to clean water is the end goal of dozens of non-profit organizations (NGOs), and getting there takes a deeper understanding of the world and even water itself. The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) contributes to this effort through its mission of advocating the conservation of …
US Think Tank AWWA Focuses on Water
Very few non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have a richness of history and wealth of experience comparable to that of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). AWWA was founded in 1881 by leaders in the growing industry of public waterworks in the US. The country was surging through an Industrial Revolution, the population was soaring and the …