Water, the resource upon which all life depends, covers almost
three-quarters of the planet . Throughout the history of the
natural world, water sources have been the centers of life,
providing habitat and sustenance for animals and plants alike.
The groups that follow are doing important work to protect our
waters – rivers, oceans, wetlands, aquifers and vernal pools –
from the destructive effects of damming, diversion, development
and pollution. Total given in this category in fiscal year 2012:
$1,446,281 Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022 Japan Striving for a fair
and sustainable society, A SEED Japan�s Water Project focuses on
water scarcity, water privatization and pollution. 311 West
Murray Ave. Visalia, CA 93291 United States AGUA works to
improve water quality in California�s San Joaquin Valley by
cleaning up contaminated water and advocating for its future
protection. 2027 Second Ave. North Ste. A Birmingham, AL 35203
United States The Alabama Rivers Alliance works to protect
Alabama�s rivers through advoca