“There is no work without water.” Lao Tse, Ancient Chinese Philosopher
“Water is the foundation of life, the connective might of the universe. Therefore sustaining the water systems must be the foundation of planning and development.” Betsy Damon, Modern Wise Woman
Keepers of the Waters is a practical and inspirational network. With it’s innovative format of empowering people and sharing information the organization effectively releases initiative in others. Keepers believes that every individual cares and Keepers cares for all individuals. It is only a vast well of hopelessness that robs people of their ability to act.
Resources
Books
Water and Poverty Facts
Websites
Sacred Water Sites
Through her travels and with the help of her friends and spirit guides Betsy
has visited many Sacred Water Sites all over the world. They inspire us to honor
that which is water. Below are photos of some of them. For more background on some of these photos go to the People's Water: Tibetan Water Culture project. Be sure to click on Gallery for individual photo background.

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I have laid at the
edge of the ocean
and turned my
heart to the
waves, followed
streams and rivers
to their
beginnings
and dipped my
hands into springs
and drunk deeply.
- Betsy Damon
Veins of Life
Poem and Drawing by Betsy |