Tigris River Flotilla Celebrates Water’s Role in Shaping the Cradle of Civilization

EcoWatch: When I first visited Iraq in 2010 to help launch the Upper Tigris Waterkeeper, I never imagined the impact the presence of a Waterkeeper would have on the river that nurtured the cradle of civilization for millennia. The Upper Tigris Waterkeeper has changed the dialogue on water issues throughout the region through community outreach and education, water quality monitoring and assisting the Iraqi government in developing strong water policy. Now, in the midst of pending turmoil in the Middle East,......

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