WALLY’S WATER WISDOM
Hello everyone, it’s Wally! I hope everyone has been having
a fun-tastic summer break so far! I’m coming back to you all with some
important news for the month of August. The month of August is Water Quality
Month which helps to remind us how important it is to take care of our
resources by being educated, aware and responsible. Although the Clean Water
Act was put into effect in 1972, many people are still unaware of little factors
that contribute to water contamination. Water is an extremely valuable resource
to everyone here on Earth. While one person alone may not produce enough
pollution to shut down a beach, our actions combined may produce a more
prominent and negative effect on our environment.
Here are a few simple steps you can follow to conserve our
valuable resources:
- Do not flush expired or unused medications down the toilet or drain.
- Do not pour cooking oil down the drain.
- Do not pour cooking oil down the drain.
- Do not dump anything but water down storm drains.
- Choose nontoxic household products when possible.
- Avoid using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
- Pick up after your pets.
Take a stand and do your part! Be my water-wise friend by
helping me spread this message. It is our responsibility to do everything we can
to keep our water clean. The more people that are aware, the easier water
conservation becomes. Keep up the great work, and I’ll see you next time
friends!
With love,
Wally
