Natural Water A Water Report

Natural Water reports on the availability of fresh water which is essential for life. It is a precious and limited resource and its conservation is a pressing concern for all of us. It is part of a series examining what we need to know and what we can do about preserving water. Special features: • A large pictorial diagram of the water cycle • Case study: Murray—Darling River System • Waterwise facts • Water saver tips Other titles in this series Recycled Water Water Conservation Water Quality Water Supply Water Use Contents Water 4 Natural water 5 The water cycle 6 Fresh water 7 Waterways 10 Ground water 14 Climate and water 18 Extremes in weather 22 Greenhouse gases 26 Case study: Murray-Darling River System 28 Water forecast 30 Glossary 31 Index 32