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Water: The source of life

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As water travels across our planet, it shapes our environment, connects all living things, and is critical for survival. But how does our water get from its source to its destination? Follow the journey of water to find out how one city, Bogotá, Colombia, gets water from its source in Chingaza National Park and the surrounding páramo ecosystem.

Think about your answer to the question "Why is water called the source of life?" Remember that when you use water every day—to shower, wash dishes, cook, brush your teeth—you're using the water that flows through your watershed. Sometimes you might not even realize you're using water! Take this quiz to see where you're using water.What can you do to conserve and help others conserve?Image credit: The Nature ConservancyFor more activities related to water in Colombia's paramo, check out the related Nature Works Everywhere lesson plan and virtual field trip. Also find other relevant resources on water on the Nature Works Everywhere Resources page. To learn more about the work The Nature Conservancy is doing to protect water at home and around the world, see Land and Water Stories.

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