Stewardship

… is taking care of a common good or resource by responsible use and management.

Environmental Stewardship

… is the responsibility for taking care of environmental quality shared by all those whose actions affect the environment.

Environmental Stewardship Embodies

• Cooperative planning and management of environmental resources.
• With organizations, communities and others to actively engage.
• In the prevention of loss of habitat and facilitate its recovery in the interest of long-term sustainability.

Water Stewardship

… is the responsible use, management, planning and protection of the natural resource water, ensuring its quality and availability for current and future generations.

What makes the difference between Water Stewardship and Water Accountancy tools?

Water Stewardship provides guidance and defines tools for water users that enable them to:

• Respond to their adverse impacts on environmental, social or economic factors linked to water use
• Achieve and maintain Sustainable Water Management.