The goal of the Living Waters Project (formerly referred to as the Aquatic Biodiversity Project) is to promote the strategic protection of freshwater biodiversity in Massachusetts. To meet this goal, Natural Heritage biologists are assessing and mapping rare aquatic species and their habitats and exemplary aquatic ecosystems. This project, begun in 2001, is funded with bond funds made available by the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. http://www.state.ma.us/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/nhaqua.htm