COMMONS MAGAZINE
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.
In arid New Mexico, common water rights have endured for centuries
Drinking water for New York City is protected by strict land use policies in places far from the city. (By David Leip under a CC license.)
Conservation policies ensure both safe drinking water and ecological preservation
To protect our water, we should look to real life examples of communities who still manage resources collectively