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Department of the Environment and Water Resources
The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Water Resources (formerly the Department of the Environment and Heritage) develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage.
www.environment.gov.au
The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Water Resources (formerly the Department of the Environment and Heritage) develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage.
www.environment.gov.au
Water scarcity occurs when the amount of water withdrawn from lakes, rivers or groundwater is so great that water supplies are no longer adequate to satisfy all human or ecosystem requirements, bringing about increased competition among potential demands. Scarcity is likely to occur sooner in regions where the per capita availability of water is low to start with, and with high population growth.
http://freshwater.unep.net
http://freshwater.unep.net
The Sustainable Development Network is a coalition of individuals and non-governmental organizations who believe that sustainable development is about empowering people, promoting progress, eliminating poverty and achieving environmental protection through the institutions of the free society.
www.sdnetwork.net
www.sdnetwork.net
Water Resources
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Climate change will have significant impacts on water resources around the world because of the close connections between the climate and hydrologic cycle. Rising temperatures will increase evaporation and lead to increases in precipitation, though there will be regional variations in rainfall.
www.wikipedia.org
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Climate change will have significant impacts on water resources around the world because of the close connections between the climate and hydrologic cycle. Rising temperatures will increase evaporation and lead to increases in precipitation, though there will be regional variations in rainfall.
www.wikipedia.org
Water for cities and homes
Australians consume about 19,000 gigalitres (GL) of water a year. About 20 percent of this water goes to urban and industrial uses. Water shortages and the longer-term security of water supply for towns and communities are serious concerns for Australia, particularly in light of the drought which now grips large parts of Australia.
www.environment.gov.au/water/urban/
Australians consume about 19,000 gigalitres (GL) of water a year. About 20 percent of this water goes to urban and industrial uses. Water shortages and the longer-term security of water supply for towns and communities are serious concerns for Australia, particularly in light of the drought which now grips large parts of Australia.
www.environment.gov.au/water/urban/
The savewater!® Alliance works with member water businesses, government agencies and product companies to deliver water conservation programs throughout Australia. savewater!® offers a combination of web resources and practical programs to help all Australians change the way they use water.
www.savewater.com.au
www.savewater.com.au
In helping Australia come to terms with its great water challenge, CSIRO contributes to more sustainable and efficient use of our marine and fresh water resources.
www.csiro.au/csiro/channel/ich2o.html
www.csiro.au/csiro/channel/ich2o.html
Smart Approved Watermark is Australia's outdorr water saving labelling program for products and service that help to reduce water use around the home.
The Smart Approved WaterMark was established by four associations, the Australian Water Association, the Irrigation Association of Australia, the Nursery and Garden Industry, Australia and the Water Services Association of Australia.
www.smartwatermark.info
The Smart Approved WaterMark was established by four associations, the Australian Water Association, the Irrigation Association of Australia, the Nursery and Garden Industry, Australia and the Water Services Association of Australia.
www.smartwatermark.info
In 2003, UN-Water was endorsed as the new official United Nations mechanism for follow-up of the water-related decisions reached at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development and the Millennium Development Goals. It will support Member States in their efforts to achieve water and sanitation goals and targets.
http://environment.newscientist.com
http://environment.newscientist.com
Australia's water resources
Australia's prosperity and future lies in managing water well. The well-being of Australia's population and environment depend on the good management and wise use of our water resources in the face of a protracted drought and long-term climate change.
www.environment.gov.au/water
Australia's prosperity and future lies in managing water well. The well-being of Australia's population and environment depend on the good management and wise use of our water resources in the face of a protracted drought and long-term climate change.
www.environment.gov.au/water
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme
Water shortages and the longer-term security of water supply are serious concerns for Australia. The WELS Scheme labels products for water efficiency, helping Australian households save water and money.
www.smartwatermark.info
Water shortages and the longer-term security of water supply are serious concerns for Australia. The WELS Scheme labels products for water efficiency, helping Australian households save water and money.
www.smartwatermark.info