Urban Water Blueprint
This resource has been reviewed by SubjectToClimate's climate scientists and verified for scientific accuracy and up-to-date information. Learn about our review process →
Provided by: The Nature Conservancy|Published on: April 27, 2021
Data, Graphs, and MapsScientist Reviewed
6789101112
Scientist Reviewed This resource has been reviewed by SubjectToClimate's climate scientists and verified for scientific accuracy and up-to-date information. Learn about our review process →
Synopsis
- This interactive global map from The Nature Conservancy provides a variety of information about the sources of urban water supplies, the risks to clean water access, and solutions.
- Students will learn about water quality, water quantity, riparian restoration, forest protection, reforestation, and forest fuel reduction.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: The Nature Conservancy
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Students can click on a city or watershed for more data and information. They can then press the globe icon to return to the full map view.
- Students can search for data and information for a specific city in the search bar.
Additional Prerequisites
- There is a link to download the full report in the overview section.
- The water quantity section mentions that the Water Blueprint only evaluates surface water sources.
Differentiation
- Students can search for data on their home or neighboring cities.
- Students can record data on water sources and land use for different cities, compare their findings, and analyze the differences.
- Students can search the water supplies for their local watersheds and analyze the quality, quantity, and conservation solutions.
- Other resources related to these topics include this article about how forests can help maintain water quality in urban areas and this United States interactive map of a variety of environmental factors including water pollution.
Scientist Notes
Teaching Tips
Standards
Resource Type and Format
About the Partner Provider
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
Scientist Reviewed
This resource has been reviewed by SubjectToClimate's climate scientists and verified for scientific accuracy and up-to-date information. Our review process ensures that every resource in our library reflects the current state of climate science.
Learn about our review process →
