Come to the Take Action Tour On Climate Change!
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For more information on the tour please contact Veronica Butcher at veronica@ncconservationnetwork.org.
Take Action To Save Water
Welcome rains over the last month have reduced the chances that major North Carolina cities will run out of water this summer. That’s something we can all be grateful for.
At the same time, the underlying problem highlighted by the drought—that rapid growth has brought many communities near the limits of supply in a dry year—hasn’t gone away.
Governor Michael Easley recently announced a number of policies that he intends to propose in legislation when the NC General Assembly convenes in May. For the most part, these policies would represent a significant step forward in water management in North Carolina. It will take strong public support to convince legislators to act on some of the ideas.
Click here to take action and ask legislators to take up Governor Easley's ideas.
19 E. Martin St., Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601
p: 919.857.4699
f: 919.833.8819
email us
At the same time, the underlying problem highlighted by the drought—that rapid growth has brought many communities near the limits of supply in a dry year—hasn’t gone away.
Governor Michael Easley recently announced a number of policies that he intends to propose in legislation when the NC General Assembly convenes in May. For the most part, these policies would represent a significant step forward in water management in North Carolina. It will take strong public support to convince legislators to act on some of the ideas.
Click here to take action and ask legislators to take up Governor Easley's ideas.
Contact Us
19 E. Martin St., Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601
p: 919.857.4699
f: 919.833.8819
email us
Join us for Clean Water Lobby Day on June 4 in Raleigh
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Five Ways To Save Water And Money
As the drought intensifies across North Carolina, here are a few tips to help conserve water in your home:1. Get a rain barrel: You'll be amazed how fast a 60 gallon rain barrel fills up. Use it for your lawn, garden, and all of your outside watering needs.
2. Fix leaky faucets: A dripping faucet can waste 3,600 gallons of water a year! Replace old gaskets and install faucet aerators to cut down on water use.
3. Take shorter showers: Showers use 5 to 8 gallons of water per minute. Cutting your shower time by 2 minutes means at least 3,000 gallons of water savings over a year.
4. Use the dishwasher wisely: Always run a full load of dishes in the dishwasher and scrape plates instead of rinsing before putting them in to wash.
5. Check your toilet: The top water consumer in a typical home is the toilet. Check for leaks by dropping food coloring in the upper tank. If color appears in the bowl, you have a leak. You can also install a water filled plastic bottle in your tank to reduce water use.
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