Every October, the Annual Palouse Basin Water Summit highlights the importance of water in our lives, reminding us that it is the single most essential resource connecting our health, economy, environment, and daily lives.
Access to clean water is a fundamental human need, and everything we depend on flows from it. From daily activities like brewing morning coffee to powering local businesses, water plays a vital role in keeping families healthy, economies running, and communities thriving.
The 2025 Summit features Daniel Rothberg, an award-winning environmental journalist and author of the Invisible Waters Newsletter, who will discuss the significance of water in our lives.
Reliable water is not just about convenience, it is the foundation of public health, economic growth and community resilience.
The Summit invites us to visualize life without water for just one day, recognizing how crucial our need for it really is. By doing so, we acknowledge the importance of preserving this essential resource.
Authors: Paul Kimmell and Jon Kimberling. Summary: Water is essential for human life and economy.