LINKS

Faucets use 2 to 3 gallons of water per minute!

Learn why we need to conserve water every day!
FUN ACTIVITIES TO HELP YOU LEARN MORE ABOUT DROUGHTS AND WATER CONSERVATION...
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How Would You Handle This Water Crisis? You are the mayor of a city that is running out of water. How will you solve the problem? (United States Geological Survey)
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Get Wise Take a house tour and learn about simple ways to save water (and money)!
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New York City Water Saver's Workbook Many fun water conservation activities. (New York City Department of Environmental Protection)
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Water Conservation Word Scramble and Build Your Own Water Cycle (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

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How Much Water Do You Use? This project will show you just how much water you use! (Houghton Mifflin)

A slow faucet leak can waste 15 to 20 gallons of water a day!

Great resources for educators.
GREAT RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS...
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EPA Kids Stuff A great collection of experiments, games, and activities to help kids (grades K-12) learn more about water conservation.
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Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) Classroom-ready teaching aids for water resource education.
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Educating Children About Water Water education materials for teachers.
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USGS Water Science for Schools Lots of information on water and fun activities. Students may even earn a Certificate of Completion.

Dishwashers use 8 to 12 gallons of water per load!