There’s only a modest amount of information available on Americans’ priorities for water during a shortage, but the findings are reasonably consistent, so watch today’s video to see how nature stacks up against humans. The results might surprise you but the reasons for them won’t: it’s that familiar mix of altruism and ignorance at play once again.

Source: Public Opinion on Fish and Wildlife Management Issues and the Reputation of Fish and Wildlife Management Agencies in the Southeastern United States — Regional Report

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