Freshwater's mission is to inspire and empower people to value and preserve water.Since 1968, Freshwater has been a leading public nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving clean, sustainable water that is vital for healthy communities and ecosystems. To that end, we:RECOGNIZE the vital role of freshwater to all living things and the impending crisis in water quantity and quality.DEDICATE our experience and resources to understanding, protecting, enhancing and restoring clean, accessible water.INVITE the participation and support of individuals, associations, business and industry, institutions, educators, and governments.