Nowadays, farmers, scientists, and conservationists are working together to save the treasure of Andalusia for the future.
The demand for water in its catchment area is just too big. But conservationists are now working to make the estuary green again.
For decades the Emscher in the Ruhr District was the most polluted river in Europe. Now it’s being returned to a natural river system.
The Jordan is the most important water source for Jordanians, Israelis, and Palestinians, but intensive farming is robbing the river of its water.
Climate change is whipping up storms and raising the sea level. The Netherlands is now seeking a new pact with water to protect the low-lying country.