Freshwater has become a finite resource.

Without significant changes in policy, wars of this century will be fought over control of clean water, not oil. 

Protect Our Future

DRINK TAP WATER – Be an example for others. Disposable water bottles waste water and money. It takes 5 quarts to make one bottle of water and a quarter of a bottle of oil to make, transport and dispose of the water. Refill a bottle and drink safe, clean tap water. You’ll save money.

REDUCE YOUR WATER FOOTPRINT – The average American uses 1800 gallons of water per day, twice as much as the rest of the planet. Click on this page to learn about how much water is needed to support your lifestyle.

REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE – Basic conservation helps save water. Turn off running taps. Shop at a thrift store. Stream movies. Download music instead of buying CDs. Shop at bulk stores with less packaging. Carry reusable shopping bags.

EAT LOW ON THE FOOD CHAIN – Plant-based nutrition requires less water than meat to bring to the market. Consider being at least a part-time vegetarian. A hamburger takes over 600 gallons to produce. Support your local farmer’s market.

THINK ABOUT THE WORLD BENEATH YOUR FEET – Everything you do on the surface of the land will be returned to you in drinking water. Dispose of things such as household chemicals and prescription drugs properly or you will be drinking them later.

Jill Reads A Story About Manatees and Water Protection to Kids

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