Water-Stressed Regions

Water stress occurs when a region's water resources no longer satisfy human and ecosystem needs. In the past century, global water use has grown at twice the rate of the population, leaving an increasing number of regions chronically short of water and creating far-reaching problems for societies.

Lack of an adequate water supply for drinking and sanitation handicaps development by reducing human health and limiting allocation of water to critical sectors such as industry or agriculture. When this occurs, water to support natural ecosystems becomes a low priority.

As global climate change alters distribution and accessibility of water, equitable sharing of limited supplies becomes difficult. Water conflict characterizes water stressed areas as local and regional entities struggle to secure enough water to supply thirsty populations.

Such volatile situations are exactly where Watermark Initiative, LLC excels. A grasp of water issues across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions allows Watermark to absorb and balance competing demands to deliver optimal solutions.

In an era of burgeoning human populations and shifting global resources, sustainable development requires an informed stewardship, to increase, rather than reduce, options. Watermark's unique lens on water, known as the Hydro Perspective™, offers stakeholders an opportunity to confront and resolve emerging problems before they lead to water poverty.