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Water is all around us. It falls from the sky during a storm. It runs down the mountains and through the fields as streams and mighty rivers. Vast oceans lap at our shores, and glaciers of white sand inhabit our planet. Yet for all that water, we run short.

Why is that?

We humans have never been good at conserving resources, and water is no exception. I don’t believe it is our fault that this is a personal failing, I believe our ancestors understood the concept of “use it or lose it”. We are hardwired to make use of our resources, a prime directive, and a reason for our success as a species. But it may also be our undoing.

Water is essential for virtually all species on earth to live. The human body is 60-70% water. Some fruits and vegetables like watermelon and pickles are 90% or more. Without water, we will cease to be. We water our crops, supply our pets and livestock alike: we intuitively understand its importance. And yet, look around us today. All over the world there are places starving for water, while others wished it away.

No, this is not an article about climate change. This is about opening our eyes to the fundamental truth that water, like most resources, is not distributed evenly. Why does Las Vegas exist – a sprawling desert city with streets lined with giant decorative water fountains. What of southern California, it’s arid regions flush with plants bearing fruits and vegetables? Does water flow in surplus? It certainly does not. Water has to be piped in from now defunct reservoirs and drying rivers. Soon there may not be enough for either.

It is a fundamental truth that we must converve and preserve. Even now, we willfully pollute our water ways with heavy metals, pesticides and toxins. The results of these actions are clear and unrefutable: birth defects, disease, and cancer. But still, we do not acknowledge the truth. We are bound to our own destruction. We must stop our wasteful habits, our short sightedness. There are influencial things each of us can do now. Write your congressperson and local leaders, let them know you want clean water. Fix leaky pipes/faucets/toilets. Dont water the grass, its a weed and its natural survival process is to dry out until the rainy season. Store rain water for local irrigation (check local regulations).

Bottle excess and distribute I hear some say. Plastics are not the answer. They are a systemic problem. Recently, we discovered microplastics in rainwater. Supposedly the purest natural form of water, adulterated by our complacency. Recent studies suggest that we ingest a credit card sized amount of microplastics throughout the year in our water and food. What did we achieve? More disease.

We have put so much emphasis on personal property that we forgot our ancestors rotated crops and were nomadic with the rains. We cant continue on this hard line path. You must stand up and demand clean water. You must fight for your health, and that of your children and grandchildren. We have forgotten what it means to “provide for future generations.” Let’s wise up and save up. Otherwise there won’t be a drink left.