It is true.. many have good intentions and want to save water, but most folks aren’t sure where to begin. With a new year upon us, why not start the year with 10 simple tips for saving water in 2010.

1. Fix the drips! A dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons of water a day, while a leaking toilet can waste 90,000 gallons in a month.

 2. Shorten that shower Cut five minutes off your shower time and save up to 25 gallons a day

 3. Slow the flow Inexpensive faucets can save gallons of water per person every day.

 4. Turn off the tap  When brushing your teeth or shaving, turn off the tap and save eight gallons a day.

 5. Go low-flow Replace your old shower head with a low-flow model and cut your water use every time you shower.

 6. Update those appliances  When it’s time to update your appliances, go for a front-loading washing machine and a water-efficient dishwasher. You’ll save both water and energy.

 7. Replace that water-guzzling toilet Replace your old toilet with a modern, water-efficient one and use about half the water per flush.

 8. Sweep up savings Instead of hosing your driveway or sidewalk, use a broom.

 9. Think beyond the lawn Choose plants appropriate to your climate when you landscape. They’ll need much less water.

 10. Irrigate like a pro Your lawn probably needs less water than you think. And your sidewalk doesn’t need any.

Does BC’s Water Act– written in 1909 to govern the authorities’ administration of the province’s aquifers, lakes, streams, and other fresh water sources,  in need of a serious upgrade? BC asks the question: What do we do about water? LINK: BC water act

Conference on Water Harvesting, storage and conservation at the Indian Institute of Technology in Uttar Pradesh, India, will focus on the technology, policy, and implementation of solutions to some of the world’s most pressing water problems. Some topics of discussion include: National policy support for planning by basin,Water harvesting for agriculture,Storm water management, Participatory water management, Water conflict and management. LINK: Water Conference

• Groundwater recharge and remediation.

What is the truth about bottled water? Is it much less regulated than tap water? What about our environment? That bottle that takes just 3 minutes to drink can take hundreds of years to biodegrade. Reader’s Digest article provides interesting insight to what’s in that bottle. LINK: Bottled Water

The mission of GreenTreks Network, Inc. is to make the health of the environment an intrinsic part of everyday life and to inspire individuals to make informed decisions that effect positive environmental change. To view shared stories through high quality television documentaries, how-to videos, web programs, radio documentaries and print media programs on water and other environmental issues, go to LINK: GreenTreks

Since 1987, American Water & Energy Savers, a conservation company, has been implementing successful water-saving programs in hundreds of thousands of units from coast to coast, helping some of the largest management companies and property owners save tens of millions of dollars in the process. They want to share 49 ways to save water LINK: Water savings

American Leak Detection are specialists, having detected nearly 5 million leaks since 1974 and saving home and business owners billions of dollars in costly repairs. According to teh ALD specialists, accurate leak detection requires a combination of two things:  Specially trained experts and Quality equipment. To learn more and download a special conservation checklist for your home, go to LINK: ALD

The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a non-profit, independent organization created in 1969. The organization’s site has published an overview of water conservation practices, guidelines, issues and information resources. LINK: MRSC

Save Our Water is a statewide public education program designed to educate Californians on the state’s water challenges and encourage them to reduce the amount of water they use everyday. LINK: Save our H20

Southern African Water Crisis site provides information about the state of the water resources, biodiversity and sustainability. The SAWAC is campaigning against further environmental destruction and works for ecological restoration. LINK: SAWAC Home