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WATER IS LIFE…it is as simple as
that. Our bodies and our planet are made of
it. We drink it…we play in it…we use it to
make things…and yet, we abuse it and waste
it…lots of it. We cannot live without it.
But we don’t give this most precious natural
resource the respect it deserves. Pollution
is damaging our rivers, lakes and streams.
There are choices we can make to protect our
water resources…for today and tomorrow. This website is
dedicated to those CHOICES…
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To
recognize and respect water for the many critical roles it
plays in our lives… |
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To
deliberately design our neighborhoods and communities with
water conservation in mind.. |
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To use water efficiently in our
homes, lawns and gardens... |
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To use it judiciously in
manufacturing and commerce... |
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To explore
and learn about options to avoid polluting our waterways...and
ultimately our drinking water…and, perhaps most importantly -- |
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To
acknowledge that THE WATER WE CONSERVE TODAY…CAN SERVE US
TOMORROW. |
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Use Water Wisely --Every time you turn on the
faucet, use the washing machine or dishwasher, linger in a hot
shower, or "spend" our most precious natural resource...ask
yourself... "Is it worth the water?" Here
are some
common sense conservation tips and information to help you
save both water and money! |
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Bee Smart about Landscaping -- Whether you are
building your dream home, or making some much needed
improvement to an older home's landscaping, tackle these
gardening projects with water conservation in mind.
Learn about what your lawn needs to thrive in the Texas
heat...how to plant to attract butterflies and other
beneficial insects...and how to choose the right irrigation
system for your yard and garden. |
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Scoop on Composting -- learn about how composting can
not only help your garden grow, and can help conserve
precious water resources, too. Composting activities for all
ages! |
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Learn About Water
-- You're never too young or too
old to learn about where our water comes from, how we use it,
and how we can protect it for generations to come. This
section contains a wealth of important resources for students
and teachers...and for parents who want to be prepared to make
intelligent choices about water use today and in the future. |
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Avoid Polluting --Let's face it...we have taken our
water resources for granted. As our state becomes more
and more populated, many of our aquifers are being drawn down,
recreational use of our waterways increases the risk of
gasoline and oil spills from boats and jet skis, and improper
disposal of household chemicals and toxic waste endangers our
water supply. You CAN make a difference...learn how. |
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