A United Nation initiated effort that “assessed the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being. From 2001 to 2005, the MA involved the work of more than 1,360 experts worldwide. Their findings provide a state-of-the-art scientific appraisal of the condition and trends in the world’s ecosystems and the services they provide, as well as the scientific basis for action to conserve and use them sustainably.”
Keyword: Water conservation
Garden Tip #27
Monitor Seattle’s water supply online with weekly graphs of precipitation, snow pack and reservoir levels at www.seattle.gov/util/About_SPU/Water_System/Water_Supply/index.asp