Water

Corporate initiatives to privatize, control, deplete or pollute fresh water around the world are intensifying, which raises sobering questions about fair access to an indispensable resource for life. The commons provides many constructive answers to this growing threat.

¡Viva la Acequia!

March 7, 2012 | by Jay Walljasper

In arid New Mexico, common water rights have endured for centuries

A People's Plan to Protect the Great Lakes Forever

May 4, 2011 | by Ana Micka

New report chronicles the threats to this treasured commons, and what we can do

The Great American Commons April 21, 2013 \| By Jack Tuholske Our National Forests cover 191 million acres in 40 states	Good News for the Common Good April 17, 2013 \| By David Morris 4 recent victories strengthen the commons
Greeks Stand Up to Protect Their Water From Privatization January 8, 2013 \| By Daniel Moss As foreign investors eye their public utilities, water workers scramble to create cooperatives	How New York City Kept Its Drinking Water Pure--And Saved Billions of Dollars October 24, 2012 \| By Albert Appleton 1st in a series looking at the unsung heroes who keep public water systems safe and efficient
Articulate Advocate for Water as a Basic Human Right September 17, 2012 \| by Jay Walljasper Articulate Advocate for Water as a Basic Human Right: Born in South Africa and raised in a remote Canadian village, Naidoo learned the importance of people working together early.	Needed: A New Vision for the Great Lakes September 12, 2012 \| By Jack Tuholske A commons belonging to all rather than a commodity for sale to the highest bidder
What We Can Do to Protect the Great Lakes September 1, 2012 \| By On the Commons Team Creating a commons charter to govern management of the lakes will protect the public interest	Fine Art Photographer Looks at the Human Dimension of Lake Michigan August 29, 2012 \| by Jessica Conrad Fine Art Photographer Looks at the Human Dimension of Lake Michigan : "My goal is to create a contemporary picture of the lake, and I can’t think of a better way than by showing the people who interact with it daily."
Water Privatization Overlooked as Factor in Egypt's Revolt August 10, 2012 \| By Karen Piper Mubarak's water policies contributed to the Arab Spring revolution last year	10 Water Commons Principles July 11, 2012 \| By Maude Barlow A co-creative approach for protecting the planet's future

The Great American Commons April 21, 2013 \| By Jack Tuholske Our National Forests cover 191 million acres in 40 states	Good News for the Common Good April 17, 2013 \| By David Morris 4 recent victories strengthen the commons
Greeks Stand Up to Protect Their Water From Privatization January 8, 2013 \| By Daniel Moss As foreign investors eye their public utilities, water workers scramble to create cooperatives	How New York City Kept Its Drinking Water Pure--And Saved Billions of Dollars October 24, 2012 \| By Albert Appleton 1st in a series looking at the unsung heroes who keep public water systems safe and efficient
Articulate Advocate for Water as a Basic Human Right September 17, 2012 \| by Jay Walljasper Articulate Advocate for Water as a Basic Human Right: Born in South Africa and raised in a remote Canadian village, Naidoo learned the importance of people working together early.	Needed: A New Vision for the Great Lakes September 12, 2012 \| By Jack Tuholske A commons belonging to all rather than a commodity for sale to the highest bidder
What We Can Do to Protect the Great Lakes September 1, 2012 \| By On the Commons Team Creating a commons charter to govern management of the lakes will protect the public interest	Fine Art Photographer Looks at the Human Dimension of Lake Michigan August 29, 2012 \| by Jessica Conrad Fine Art Photographer Looks at the Human Dimension of Lake Michigan : "My goal is to create a contemporary picture of the lake, and I can’t think of a better way than by showing the people who interact with it daily."
Water Privatization Overlooked as Factor in Egypt's Revolt August 10, 2012 \| By Karen Piper Mubarak's water policies contributed to the Arab Spring revolution last year	10 Water Commons Principles July 11, 2012 \| By Maude Barlow A co-creative approach for protecting the planet's future

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Water

¡Viva la Acequia!

A People's Plan to Protect the Great Lakes Forever

The Great American Commons

Good News for the Common Good

Greeks Stand Up to Protect Their Water From Privatization

How New York City Kept Its Drinking Water Pure--And Saved Billions of Dollars

Articulate Advocate for Water as a Basic Human Right

Needed: A New Vision for the Great Lakes

What We Can Do to Protect the Great Lakes

Fine Art Photographer Looks at the Human Dimension of Lake Michigan

Water Privatization Overlooked as Factor in Egypt's Revolt

10 Water Commons Principles

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