challenge of sustaining water resources immense increase in global population pressures on us...
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U.S. National Report on Population and the Environment
Challenge of Sustaining Water Resources
• Immense increase in global population
• Pressures on US freshwater supply– Water Pollution– Alteration of waterways– Water withdrawals and
consumption
• Disproportionate consumption
Overconsumption of Water
• UNICEF determined that humans only need to about 5 gallons of water for day to day living
• Avg. US house hold use at approximately 1,500 gallons
• Project seeks to change consumption behaviors in urban high school students
Enhancing Conservation Education
• Integrate conservation techniques into existing curriculum
• Address challenges educators face regarding environmental education by:– Coordinating inaugural workshop weekend– Providing a forum for meaningful lesson planning– Using practical water conservation techniques.