When did people first begin to care about water conservation?

Water conservation has been practiced in one form or another in what is now Arizona for a very long time, ever since the first humans arrived. Upon observing the ... They then lived their lives to fit the arid conditions of the area, taking care that the sparse water supplies were carefully and fairly used. read more

This is a very good question. I'm sure there have been many times throughout history when people were nervous about shortages. It does seem that water conservation has really picked up steam over the last ten years. It seems many people are now more motivated by a desire to be environmentally responsible rather than the fear of running out. read more

True conservation started in America around the beginning of the 20th Century. Soil is one of the most important of all natural resources. Food crops, feed for livestock, trees for fuel, buildings and furniture and all plants are supported by the soil. read more