The Policy seeks to promote the concept of freshwater as a socially-vital, economic good that requires a coordinates and participatory management approach to sustain economic growth and to reduce poverty. It also acknowledage the importance of balancing water uses with thr requirements of thr many interrelationchips within the ecosystem. The Policy stresses that Goverment action is not enough and that thr people of Saint Lucia must become aware of the true value of water in their daily lives and use it wisley