Take Action

We’ve learned over the years that along with educating ourselves about environmental issues comes the responsibility to take action. Here are the urgent actions related to freshwater scarcity that need your support.

Tar sands oil companies plan to extend a spider web of pipelines across Canada and the U.S. Their goal is to reach a North American coast in order to export the oil. Join with Environmental Defence to protect freshwater and stop tar sands pipelines.

Nearly 95 percent of your water footprint is hidden in the food you eat, the energy you use, and the products and services you rely on. Get a clear picture of your water use with National Geographic’s Water Footprint Calculator.