This document provides tips for kids on how to help protect the environment. It encourages kids to learn about the environment through reading books and using the internet. Some easy actions kids can take include saving electricity and water, recycling, shopping for energy efficient and reusable products, participating in Earth Day events like beach cleanups, and properly disposing of pet waste. The overall message is that kids can make a difference through small everyday actions to help save the Earth.

1. 2008 Kids Watershed Conference By: Ziad Y. Mazboudi , PE, CPSWQ, CPESC Environmental Division Manager www.sanjuancapistrano.org [email_address]

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7. This is our HOME, Let’s protect it.

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17. DO NOT LITTER If you see someone you know littering, explain to him/her the harm that does to our environment. Organize a cleanup event around your house with your friends. You’ll beautify your neighborhood and should feel proud of your achievement.

18. 267 different species found entangled in or ingesting marine debris

22. Always Carry a Doggy Bag Well, not this kind, but when walking your dog, even this cute little one leaves surprises on the way. Well, these surprises aren’t very cute when you’re swimming with them 

25. SMOKING CAUSES CANCER, BUT IT’S ALSO BAD FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT. DON’T SMOKE !