Chapters of Our Water Mark

Part One: The Big Picture tells you why we are in trouble in this country when it comes to water.

Part Two is all about what you can do to become truly water efficient.

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Water: Our Wake-up Call

Introduction

Part One - The Big Picture Part Two The Way Forward

The Water Cycle

A National Goal

Global Fresh Water

20 Principles Guiding Water Reform

The Water Cycle in Australia

Part Three - Becoming Super Efficient Water Users

Variability

What People in Business & Organisations Can Do

Rainfall

What People on the Land Can Do

Surface water

Irrigators

Groundwater

Dryland Farmers

Forests and Fires

Rural Lifestyle Landholders

Severe Drought

What People in Households Can Do

Water and the Environment

What People & Government Can Do

Our Footprint

Part Four - Building Community Momentum

Agriculture

Part Five - Glossary

Households

Acknowledgements

Business and Industry

Appendix One: A Closing Reflection

Waste(d) Water

Appendix Two: Postcodes of Project Groups

Stormwater

 

Climate Change

 

Population & Economy

 

Water as a Common Good

 

Problems with Management

 

The Motivation to Act

 

 

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