Cleaning Up Our Rivers and Lakes

There are many organization devoted to the health of our freshwater resources:

• EPA
• American Rivers
• The U.S. River Conservation Team
• The Nature Conservancy
• Alliance for the Great Lakes

Things You Can Do:

• Use non-toxic cleaning supplies
• Take hazardous waste to collection centers. NEVER pour toxic chemicals down the drain or on the ground.
• Compost.
• Don't over fertilize your lawn and garden.
• Use low-flow faucets and shower heads.
• Repair leaks.
• Walk, ride a bike, or carpool when necessary.
• Clean up after your pets.

How much water does the average person use?

• In the home, each person uses about 70 gallons of water a day.
• It takes three gallons to flush a toilet.
• It takes 15 to 30 gallons to take a bath.
• It takes five gallons for a one-minute shower.
• It takes ten gallons to wash dishes.

Information from Take Me Fishing.