

Kristin Blood
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 40 This Week
- 681 Total
Participant Impact
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up to92plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to1,530gallons of waterhave been saved
Kristin's Actions
Waterwise Home
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waterwise Home
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Waterwise Home
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waterwise Home
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waterwise Beautification
Share Your Project On Social Media
I will share an image or video of my project on social media and tag @wylandfoundation along with a caption highlighting the benefits of eco-friendly gardening.
Waterwise Community
Take the Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation
I will discover the power of my community working together by completing the WNMC Pledge and pledging to save 500. gallons of water.
Waterwise Beautification
Use Native Plants When Possible
I will plant 1 square feet of native species, landscape with water-efficient plants in order to reduce general water usage, and minimize fertilizer and pesticide use.
Waterwise Beautification
Plant a Tree
I will reduce stormwater runoff, promote better air quality, and reduce CO2 from our atmosphere by planting 1 tree(s) in my home or in my community.
Waterwise Community
Litter Removal
I will organize or participate in a volunteer litter clean up to keep trash from entering our storm drains and waterways.
Waterwise Community
Identify a Local Freshwater Hope Spot using the Wyland Foundation Google Earth Portal
I will show my support for a favorite lake, river, stream, wetland or place along the coast.
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Kristin Blood 4/19/2021 12:48 PMThe water project for me is going well. These are natural things I already do in my daily life. I do however forget to check in and log my activities. Would be cool if there was an app or something that was directly on my phone and would make it faster. -
Reflection QuestionWaterwise Community Take the Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water ConservationWater is a free resource, but what are the steps needed to get water to your home? What other resources are needed to ensure you have access to water? Energy? Infrastructure? What are some of the ways smart water use helps the national economy?
Kristin Blood 3/29/2021 1:09 PMI don't usually see water as a free resource, there is always a cost to using something, the cost may just not be seen in $$ signs. To get water to my faucet, there needs to be an intake of water from a source, cleaning process, sanitizing process and delivery. To get the water from point A (origin) to me it takes energy (fuel of some sort). There have to be pipes in place, there has to be infrastructure for the cleaning/sanitizing. As I stated in previous posts, water is a commodity we take for granted in our great lakes region. It is something that is scarce in some places, not only water but CLEAN water. We need to cherish it and use it wisely. -
Reflection QuestionWaterwise Home Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Kristin Blood 3/18/2021 11:40 AMLiving here in MI most people don't think about water conservation or saving water, it is so abundant. I grew up in Arizona where a drought is always going on and we take water conservation very seriously, every ounce is a gift. I think what needs to change in our region is the way we see water. Rather than an infinite source, we should see it as limited. -
Reflection QuestionWaterwise Home 5-Minute ShowersFive-minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Kristin Blood 3/18/2021 11:38 AMIn our showers our family attempts to reduce our soap trash by using bar soap or buying in bulk. We also have removed loofahs and use wash cloths instead, again reducing waste.