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Drought

WHAT I CAN DO!

I can
 use a bucket to collect running water while I wait for my shower or bath water to heat.

 collect water from washing vegetables, then use it to water plants or mop the floor.

 shower less frequently or more quickly.

 go vegetarian to cut down on my water footprint:
 ___ meal(s) a day  ___ day(s) a week  full-time  ____________.

 cook with less oil and scrub my dish with food scraps or fruit peels before washing.

 choose the most water-efficient model the next time I buy a new appliance.
 turn off the water while soaping up my hands, brushing my teeth, and shaving.

 update my garden with regionally appropriate plants to cut down on watering.

 use a rain barrel to collect rainwater from gutters and then use it to water my plants.
 support organizations that are working to make a difference in my local community.

 shut off sprinklers during rainy season and water at dawn or dusk to reduce evaporation.

 talk with my kids about how they can save water, and even incorporate games and rewards.

 talk with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers about how to save water at home and work.
 look into rebates for double-flush toilets and low-flow shower heads and faucets.

 regularly check my pipes, sprinklers, toilets, and appliances for leaks and fix them.

 compost my food scraps instead of using the garbage disposal.
(Please see Issue 41 to get started.)

 clear leaves from my driveway with a broom instead of a hose.
 wash my car with a squeegee in the rain.

 reuse towels instead of washing them after every use.

 only run the dishwasher and washing machine when they’re full.

 share these suggestions and my own ideas with others!
 _____________________________________________________________________.

Make conservation a daily habit.
Tear here and post as a reminder.