More About Freshwater
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Megafishes Project
The unprecedented use of fresh water has led to the declining populations of these aquatic giants. Learn more about these big fish before they disappear.
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Hidden Water Interactive
How much water does it take to put a hamburger on your plate? Explore our newest interactive and find out how much H2O it takes to complete even the most menial tasks.
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Imperiled Freshwater Species
Freshwater fish are dying, but scientists have a rescue plan. Read more in National Geographic's freshwater issue.
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Help Us Save the Colorado River
You can help restore freshwater ecosystems by pledging to cut your water footprint. For every pledge, Change the Course will restore 1,000 gallons back to the Colorado River.
Freshwater Advocates
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Sandra Postel
Sandra is a leading authority on international freshwater issues and is spearheading our global freshwater efforts.
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Jonathan Waterman
He's paddled the Colorado River from its headwaters to the delta, in an effort to bring awareness to this mighty river at risk.
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Osvel Hinojosa Huerta
For more than 15 years, Osvel Hinojosa Huerta has been resurrecting Mexico's Colorado River Delta wetlands.
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Blogs
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Fracker’s Quest: More Water
Drillers turn to alternative sources of water for fracking, but concerns remain.
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Endangered Frogs Released With Tiny Transmitters
California's mountain yellow-legged frog gets new hope from captive breeding.
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Timelapse Shows Beauty of Lake Superior
A year in the making, this video highlights nature's splendor.
National Geographic Magazine
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Manatees Pictures
The Florida manatee is thriving in Kings Bay, and so is tourism. Therein lies the problem.
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New Photos: Red Gold
Inside the Amazon's rush on mahogany, a threatened tree.
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The New Oil Landscape
The fracking frenzy in North Dakota has boosted the U.S. fuel supply—but at what cost?
