We drink it, we swim in it, we catch (and eat) the fish that swim in it, we float on it and we marvel at its beauty, character and ability to calm the most troubled soul.  It’s water – that most precious element of the Ozarks.  With all that, we must not take it for granted.  Many groups work together to protect our water quality and resources.  Information about steps that we can all take every day is readily available.