UC Merced student Martin Figueroa spearheaded a campus movement to reduce water use. In 2011, he organized the "UC Merced Water Battle," a month-long competition involving over 600 students across

UC Merced student Martin Figueroa spearheaded a campus movement to reduce water use. In 2011, he organized the "UC Merced Water Battle," a month-long competition involving over 600 students across residence halls. Utilizing real-time monitoring, participants collectively cut water use by 14 percent, saving 89,000 gallons.

Figueroa is now encouraging other UC campuses to implement similar "Water Battles" to expand conservation efforts.

In April 2011, a PR firm representing Dow Chemical contacted author Anna Lappé. They invited her to submit a 60-second video for "The Future We Create: The Future of Water."

This web

In April 2011, a PR firm representing Dow Chemical contacted author Anna Lappé. They invited her to submit a 60-second video for "The Future We Create: The Future of Water."

This web project, sponsored by Dow, focused on water sustainability. However, the video Lappé submitted was subsequently rejected.

Josh Fox's 2010 documentary, GASLAND, won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and screened at Cannes. It addresses hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a highly contentious and high-risk energy

Josh Fox's 2010 documentary, GASLAND, won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and screened at Cannes. It addresses hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a highly contentious and high-risk energy alternative.

The American Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) criticizes the film, arguing that Gasland is "flawed" in this video.

To form your own informed opinion, consider a wide range of sustainability voices, especially citizens experiencing fracking firsthand in their communities.

The EarthSayers.tv Special Collection, "1 Water,"

The EarthSayers.tv Special Collection, "1 Water," originated around World Water Day. It features leaders who champion the "One Water" concept, emphasizing water as a unified global resource.

Among these leaders is Alexandra Cousteau, a globally recognized advocate for water quality and policy, continuing the legacy of her renowned grandfather Jacques-Yves Cousteau and father Philippe Cousteau, Sr. In 2008, she founded Blue Legacy International, a not-for-profit project of The Ocean Foundation. This featured speech is part of a TEDx series.

Jerry Mander, founder of the International Forum on Globalization (IFG), author, and activist, introduced the discussion. He advocated for "less products, not greener products," and a focus on

Jerry Mander, founder of the International Forum on Globalization (IFG), author, and activist, introduced the discussion. He advocated for "less products, not greener products," and a focus on "local rather than global" solutions.

Maude Barlow then presented key insights from her new book, *BLUE COVENANT: The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water*.

"Tapped," a film by Stephanie Seochtig, examines the bottled water industry's impact on our health, climate change, pollution, and reliance on oil. For more information, visit