2. Water is the world’s most precious resource. Besides being essential for life,
it stabilizes our climate, irrigates our crops, and lights our cities. Although
80% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, only 0.5% is usable fresh
water.
Humans are just one aspect of the larger ecosystem that is Planet Earth, and
we share this resource with plant and animal species that also need water to
survive.
Clean water is becoming harder and harder to find; thus, we must take steps
to protect and improve this resource. The impacts of pollution and
population on water is the responsibility of us all.
3. Top 6 Ways to Protect and
Conserve Groundwater
Dispose of chemicals properly.
Take used motor oil to a recycling center.
Limit the amount of fertilizer used on
plants.
Run full loads of dishes and laundry.
Check for leaky faucets and have them
fixed.
Abandon all wells that are not needed.
