Dear John,Underneath this lush panorama of Bali’s green forests and rice paddies, water supplies are faltering. From Jakarta, we reported with the Wilson Quarterly Magazine about the city's precipitous decline of groundwater supplies, and from Bali where development is exacerbating severe drought conditions in a region known for its rich environment.From Circle of Blue’s global newsroom, we’re not only revealing the problems. We’re bringing these stories to the attention of leaders and their citizens so they can make informed decisions. In Jakarta, we met with the deputy mayor who was grateful for our frank, trusted coverage. If only the city could unite to clean the rivers and manage its sewage, he told us, Jakarta could have a better prognosis. That comes from public awareness and informed political will.Because of you, Circle of Blue has earned a trusted place as the world’s voice for water. Every day, we’re working hard to drive that voice with trust, tenacity, and persistence. And there’s so much more to do.As the only independent, nonprofit news organization on the front lines, we depend on support from people of purpose like you.Your contribution makes it possible for us to put reporters on the front lines, collaborate with leading institutions like the Wilson Center to inform our era's most important decisions, and to shape a better future for our water planet.Can we count on your support?Warm holiday wishes, |
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J. Carl Ganter
Managing Director
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What’s Up With Water “What’s Up With Water” condenses the need-to-know news on the world’s water into a weekly snapshot. |
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HotSpots H2O Examines regions, populations, and countries that are most at risk from water-related unrest and conflict. |
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