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Why Conserve? some good reasons you should
Water is in short supply for many cities, farms and businesses, and will remain so for the foreseeable future.
Drought conditions and environmental problems are reducing water deliveries to key regions of the world. These regions will continue to see shortages even when normal rainfall returns.
Jobs are being lost in the hardest-hit areas, and growers are leaving thousands of acres unplanted and cutting back production of avocadoes, tomatoes, melons and other crops.
The world’s population continues to grow
Climate change is ushering in new uncertainties for our water system, and longer periods of drought are likely in the coming decades.
These challenges mean we can no longer take a reliable water supply for granted. Global and local water managers are working now on long-term solutions, but in the meantime, there is an immediate need for everyone to reduce their water use.
Conservation is one of the key strategies of a comprehensive solution to the world’s water challenges – and it’s something we can all do today!!
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Book Review: Our World of Water by Frances Lincoln
Wherever we live in the world – whether our country is rich or poor – water is vital to our survival. This book follows the daily lives of six children from Peru, Mauritania, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Tajikistan and California and explores what water means to them. LINK: Our world of water
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About Global Water Challenge
Global Water Challenge (GWC) is a coalition of 24 leading organizations creating a global movement of transformational change around water and sanitation. GWC focuses on collaborative learning, connecting leaders, and investing in sustainable, scalable and replicable projects. Our goal is universal access to clean water and safe sanitation. GWC believes that water challenges have solutions. LINK: GWC
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A blog on Healthy Living: Is water to be the next oil?
Do you think that water should be regulated and protected from speculation? Or should the free enterprise system, the forces of supply and demand be allowed to regulate availability and price of water much the same way it does now with oil, corn, soybeans, or pork futures? Read Will’s blog on our precious water resources.. maybe it will help you sort out this tough question in your head. LINK: Healthy Living
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Making the most of the water we have.
University of Victoria has put out the details for some upcoming courses in contemporary issues in water managment. A full synopsis can be obtained at the following LINK: UVic water courses
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More Water Saving tips for 2010
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.
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Water Pollution Documentary
A short educational documentary on the affects of water pollution in our society. Pollutants in our stormwater runoff which enter our streams and rivers. Our vehicles, trash, chemical pollutants enter into the drainage path, flow in to our water systems and are a cause of concern to our wildlife.
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Video: Easy ways kids can conserve water
Adults are the only ones that can help conserve water, over time. Educate your kids. Watch this video. LINK: conserve water
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Fun facts about water for kids
Fun Facts About Water
Did You Know?
- You can live without food for more than two months, but you can’t survive much more than a few days without water.
- Your body is 65% water – that’s more than half!
- An elephant is 70% water.
- About 71% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. That’s almost three-quarters! If you saw Earth from outer space, it would look blue because of all the water.
- If you covered a football field with one foot of water, it would be about 325,851 gallons. This volume of water is also referred to as one acre-foot.
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UNESCO Water Portal
The UNESCO Water Portal provides a single interactive access point to information on major water events worldwide. You can browse through pre-established categories or search using keywords. LINK: UNESCO
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