The phrase "water protectors" refers to people who work to keep water clean and safe from harm. They take action to prevent pollution and protect bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. Full definition
2,000 veterans are scheduled to arrive in North Dakota to establish what they call a «human shield» to protect the thousands of peaceful Water Protectors from police brutality. (resilience.org)
We're continuing to collect incident reports from water protectors on the ground, and we're keeping an eye out for any signs of cell - site simulator use. (eff.org)
These women are memorialized through a collective portrait, with water protectors Zoila Ninco from Colombia and Raimunda Silva from Brazil who continue this fight. (terremoto.mx)