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My Volunteer Water Project
June 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
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Rich Overholt

DRIP Dolls 2

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 400 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    19
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    51
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.3
    kWh
    energy saved
  • UP TO
    61
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    59
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.1
    pounds pesticide and excess fertilizer
    prevented from entering watersheds
  • UP TO
    3,005
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    square foot
    community beautification

Rich's actions

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 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

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.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Waterwise Beautification

Plant a Tree

I will reduce stormwater runoff, promote better air quality, and reduce CO2 from our atmosphere by planting 2 tree(s) in my home or in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Home

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Beautification

Annual Irrigation Audit

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Use Native Plants When Possible

I will plant 5 square feet of native species, landscape with water-efficient plants in order to reduce general water usage, and minimize fertilizer and pesticide use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Community

Say No to Plastic Straws

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

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waterwise Home

Eat A Little Less Meat

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

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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