floyd McGowan

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

I will replace 6 ounces of animal protein with plant-based protein every day.

I will create 1 rain garden(s), bioswale(s), or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

I will plant 200 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 discover the power of my community working together by completing the WNMC Pledge and pledging to save 50. gallons of water.

I will reduce polluted runoff and support groundwater recharge where possible by replacing 100 square feet of concrete with permeable surfaces.

I will organize or participate in a volunteer community storm drain stenciling campaign.

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

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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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