seeks to improve access to information on freshwater on the web, providing water information and links from the United Nations' Education Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

web-based petition to create an international law on the right to clean water for all people

the Pacific Institute's 2008-2009 report on the world's freshwater resources

site for Irena Salina's award-winning documentary investigating the World Water Crisis, building a case against the growing privatization of the world's water by a cartel, and the dwindling fresh water supply, by focusing on politics, pollution and human rights

committed to the development of safe water supplies and related health programs that enable people to help themselves in developing countries

a web resource for water professionals; dedicated to safe drinking water

the portal for the bottled water industry

works to protect drinking water in the United States and is an alliance of over 300 organizations

hopes to increase awareness of climate change and its effect on the great glaciers of the Karakoram Mountain region of Pakistan

brings diverse communities together to work for changes that improve our lives, promoting sensible solutions for people and the environment

professional association covering the whole water sector, wastewater as well as drinking water

works to ensure clean water and safe food by empowering people to take action and by transforming the public consciousness about what we eat and drink

a UNEP report that analyszes the vulnerability of water resources systems in South Asia (pdf)

from National Geographic, a site that explores local stories and global trends that define the nature of the world's freshwater crisis

a global network of environmental and developmental non-governmental and community based organizations working to strengthen civil society's participation in international water policy formulation

the United Nations Environment Programme provides information related to the state of the world's freshwater resources

from Johns Hopkins University's Global Water Program provides information about the quality and quantity of water needed to sustain the health of mankind and the environment

from Johns Hopkins University, works towards providing the quality and quantity of water needed to sustain the health of mankind and the environment

provides information regarding rainwater harvesting and is dedicated to the advancement of sustainable water management practices, with how-to articles and a complete listing of options and examples

works for the implementation of integrated water and land resources management in the Americas

a worldwide association of environmental hydrologists dedicated to the protection and cleanup of fresh water resources

covers aspects of water development and management in both industrialized and Third World countries

announces the introduction of a bill in Congress to settle water disputes in the Klamath Valley, Oregon

a network of more than 850 organizations in 81 countries working for conservation and sustainable management of lakes and reservoirs

information on lead contamination including actions you can take to reduce lead in drinking water