More Western water conservation and resilient systems needed now

This weekend, families around the country are adapting plans to celebrate the Fourth of July. Campgrounds, lakes, riverbanks and beaches that teemed with activity last summer will remain bare, as Americans attempt to maintain social distance. In grocery stores, some summer staples are less available due to the crisis. These changes — big and small — underscore how natural resources affect every aspect of our lives. Few things are more important to our economy and way of life than access to clean water.