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AWS Releases International Standard Promoting Sustainable Freshwater Use

May 26, 2014

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The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) “International Water Stewardship Standard 1.0” provides a framework promoting sustainable freshwater use for international projects such as this AWS project in Latin America. © R. Monsivais/TNC

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) has released the first “International Water Stewardship Standard 1.0” as an international framework promoting sustainable freshwater use, according to an AWS news release. The Standard provides a roadmap to sustainable water use, actions to address shared water challenges, and guidelines to mitigate water risks. It defines criteria for responsible […]

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Alliance for Water Stewardship Releases Document for Public Consultation

May 26, 2012

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The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS; Milwaukee) has released the first draft of The AWS International Water Stewardship Standard. The document will be open for public consultation until June 15. The standard aims to support water users in taking appropriate actions to evaluate and improve their effects on watersheds. Designed to apply globally in all […]

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