Annika Andersen

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

I will replace 5 ounces of animal protein with plant-based protein every day.

I will have an irrigation professional audit my irrigation system 1x per year to save water, money, and reduce runoff.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

I will show my support for a favorite lake, river, stream, wetland or place along the coast.

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

I will plant 20 square feet of native species, landscape with water-efficient plants in order to reduce general water usage, and minimize fertilizer and pesticide use.

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

I will discover the power of my community working together by completing the WNMC Pledge and pledging to save 50. gallons of water.

I will organize or participate in a volunteer community beautification project using eco-friendly gardening practices from one or more of the waterwise activities shown in Waterwise Beautification.

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

I will organize or participate in a volunteer community hazardous waste collection drive project.

I will "hydrozone" my yard and garden so that low water-use, moderate water-use and high water-use plants are grouped together.