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Water Footprint

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If you have seen the film We Are Water, you’ve already been introduced to the concept of a water footprint. It takes water to grow, nurture and process the foods we eat every day. This article in Huffington Post this morning, helps put a number on the gallons of water per pound required for food production. After reading it, I hope you’ll consider eating a little less meat and being at least a part time vegetarian. It is good for the planet!

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Canada is Water Wealthy

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Canada’s water wealth is unequivocal. Water resources here represent about seven per cent of the world’s renewable freshwater reserves. That said, Canadians have gotten a little lazy. With the sense that freshwater reserves are endless, Canadians are one of the highest users of water per capita in the world. Access to safe, clean water is important for world security and conservation of resources will become ever more important in the future.  

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Dwindling Lake Mead

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The frontline of future American Water Wars is building in the Western United States, and Las Vegas is at the heart of the issue. Lake Mead is dwindling rapidly and pleas to nearby California for more water have gone unheard. With 100% of California now withering in record-breaking drought, there is nothing left to offer. This excellent article from the Guardian sums up the issue. But there is a very small silver lining. More aggressive water management in Las Vegas has lead to a reduction in water use per capita. Whether it is buying up turf grass or creating water reuse infrastructure, Las…

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The Will

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The Will to Change I have often wondered why it is so difficult to enact solutions-oriented changes when it comes to our water resources. Nobody wants to pollute. Nobody wants to swim in a cesspool or drink water that is unhealthy. Yet, much of our society remains in denial regarding the severity of our water issues in America today. Partly as a result of the short political cycle, it is difficult to enact long term solutions. Society and our leadership prefer to value the present rather than look to the uncertain effects of the future. In their new book, Thomas…

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Local Actions Make a Difference

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5 Things to Make a Local Difference IMMERSE YOURSELF – Take a child to swim, paddle, float or dive. The closer we are to water, the more we want to protect it! SPREAD THE MESSAGE – Arrange a group to watch We Are Water and discuss your connections with water and how your community can better protect it. SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE LANDSCAPING – Grow a landscape that is appropriate for your region and won’t need watering, pesticides or fertilizers that can sink into the earth and pollute groundwater. SURF YOUR WATERSHED – Learn where your local water comes from and share…

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Global Initiatives

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We all know that a world that is short of water is a world filled with conflict. Here are four things you can do to increase global security. SUPPORT GLOBAL INITIATIVES – Donate to organizations such as CharityWater.org and they will help bring water to those who need it in the world. CONSERVE – By conserving water locally, you’ll help globally. BUY A WELL – Many charities support well drilling in needy communities. By supporting a well, you will save women and children who use their time to fetch water on dangerous roads rather than going to school. GET ENGAGED…

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