Amazon Launches New Global Water Replenishment Projects to Restore Over 2 billion Litres Annually

Amazon has announced four new water replenishment projects across the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico, expanding its global portfolio of nature-based water initiatives and advancing the company’s goal to become water positive in AWS data centres by 2030.

With the latest additions, Amazon now supports more than 22 nature-focused water projects worldwide, collectively expected to replenish or improve over 11 billion litres of water each year. The projects focus on restoring natural ecosystems, improving water quality and strengthening climate resilience in regions facing increasing water stress.

New Projects Across Three Countries

Mexico – Santiago River Basin
Near Guadalajara, a new watershed restoration initiative will use vegetation and sustainable planting practices to reduce runoff, improve soil absorption and prevent pollution from entering the Santiago River. The project is expected to replenish 150 million litres of water annually.

United States - New Mexico and North Carolina
In New Mexico, Amazon is supporting efforts to sustain critical flows in the Rio Grande, helping protect wetlands and endangered species during periods of drought.
In North Carolina, the company is contributing to the restoration of 20,000 acres of longleaf pine forest, enabling more rainwater to infiltrate groundwater and river systems. The project is projected to generate 1.6 million cubic metres of water per year.

United Kingdom -Thames River Basin
Amazon is partnering with The Rivers Trust to restore parts of the Thames River Basin by removing barriers and reconnecting the river to its natural floodplain. The initiative aims to enhance water quality, reduce flood risks and create new habitat for threatened wildlife.

Corporate Commitment to Water Stewardship

The projects form part of Amazon’s broader water stewardship strategy, which includes targets to reduce water use in its data centre operations and return more water to communities and the environment than it consumes.

Will Hewes, Amazon’s Global Water Stewardship Lead, said the nature-based initiatives demonstrate the value of ecological restoration:
“This project demonstrates how restoring natural processes can improve water quality, reduce flood risk, and create vital habitat. We’re proud to partner with The Rivers Trust on this initiative, which is part of our growing global portfolio of water projects.”

As climate change intensifies pressure on global water systems, Amazon’s investments reflect a growing trend of corporations turning to nature-based solutions to improve resilience, support local ecosystems and strengthen long-term water security.