The Freshwater Foundation is the only U.S. non-profit organization solely concerned with fresh water in all of its aspects -- lakes, rivers, wetlands and ground water. We work to raise awareness and understanding of the vital role fresh water plays in our lives. We believe objective, reliable information is among the most effective tools for motivating people to manage freshwater resources for sustained use. The Freshwater Foundation provides such information through four broad programs: Publications, Education, Conferences and Research.