Sand Dunes
Water Conservation
Water conservation in the arid Southwest is of critical importance for the well-being of the natural environment as well
as human health. This shared resource is incredibly valuable and requires community stewardship to ensure that it remains
clean, wild, and drinkable! Learn more about the water cycle in our water conservation zone. Or check out one of the
several footprint calculators listed below to learn useful conservation tips!
Calculate your water footprint! Fun tools to help you gauge your water usage impacts and start on the road to conservation.
National Geographic, Water Footprint Calculator
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-footprint-calculator/
Water Footprint Network
www.waterfootprint.org/?page=cal/waterfootprintcalculator_indv
GRACE Communications Foundation
www.h2oconserve.org/home.php?pd=index
For information on water usage and water conservation, please visit:
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/calculate-water-footprint.html
Water conservation zone:
Green Ribbon Schools – Resources for an Environmentally Friendly Campus Water Conservation Awareness Program and Infrastructure Drip Audit
http://grs.4empower.com/resources.php?view=list&cat=2
Alliance for Water Awareness and Conservation - Arid environments
www.hdawac.org/
NASA, Student water recycling design competition
www.nasa.gov/offices/education/centers/kennedy/home/WLMR.html
University of Arizona, Project WET School Water Audit Program
http://cals.arizona.edu/arizonawet/teachersupport/swap
Water Wise Arizona
http://waterwise.arizona.edu/