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My Volunteer Water Project
June 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
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Colleen Foster

Green Oceanside

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 176 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    0.1
    kWh
    energy saved
  • UP TO
    0.1
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    40
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    pounds of trash
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    30
    pounds hazardous waste
    eliminated from waste stream
  • UP TO
    1,299
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    square foot
    community beautification

Colleen's actions

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 100. gallons of water.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Home

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Home

Eat A Little Less Meat

I will replace 8 ounces of animal protein with plant-based protein every day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Beautification

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Home

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Home

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Community

Eco-Friendly Community Beautification

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Hazardous Waste Collection Drive

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Litter Removal

I will organize or participate in a volunteer litter clean up to keep trash from entering our storm drains and waterways.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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