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“We have been quick to assume rights to use water but slow to recognize obligations to preserve and protect it... In short, we need a water ethic-a guide to right conduct in the face of complex decisions about natural systems we do not and cannot fully understand.”

Quote by Sandra Postel

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Sandra Postel is a water expert specializing in water management, sustainable development, and global water policy. Her work encompasses issues such as water scarcity, water rights, hydrology, and water policy. more

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