Conserving Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems
This 2-page factsheet provides a broad overview of the importance of Nevada's groundwater dependent ecosystems.
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The Importance of Groundwater
Though it’s largely out of sight, groundwater is critical for biodiversity, providing drinking water, growing food and other needs for a healthy planet. Nearly one-third of all freshwater on the planet is groundwater, with most of the rest in glaciers and ice caps.
Learn more by downloading the PDF Factsheet of our efforts to conserve groundwater.