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You can find out more about climate change's impact on our regional water resources by checking out the California Department of Water Resources' website.
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"Promoting and protecting the quality of our shared water resources one small act at a time."
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
I will replace 6 ounces of animal protein with plant-based protein every day.
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
I will show my support for a favorite lake, river, stream, wetland or place along the coast.
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 save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
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