River basin report cards

Every living thing—from plants to wildlife to people—depends on fresh water for survival. That’s why it’s important to understand how our actions impact the health of river basins, and what we need to do to make these valuable natural resources sustainable.

WWF, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and local partners teamed up to create report cards for river basins that provide a common understanding of a basin’s health, identify what’s important to water users, and foster a shared vision of the basin’s future. Report cards also track progress against global water management goals.