Publication Summary

Approximately 67% of the human body is water. Water is important for healthy bones, a healthy brain and for our blood. It also helps with digesting food. Further, water is important to eliminate waste from our bodies. A supply of clean water is essential to keep each person alive and healthy. Water conservation is important worldwide. Humans, plants, animals, trees and fish depend on water to survive. Salmon is an excellent example of a species that is severely threatened because of the inadequate supply of clean, cold water. The efficient use of water is very important in maintaining a healthy, safe and clean environment.