Let s Be Water Wise!

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1 Submission Form Contest Water is one of the most important resources on Earth. There is a limited amount of water on Earth, so it is our job to protect and conserve it. Every drop counts and there are things you and your family can do to help save water. The contest: Create a Water Wise Family Plan for your family and make the pledge to reduce water usage and prevent water pollution in your household. Winners will receive a Free Annual Family Membership ($85 value) to the San Diego Children s Discovery Museum. To enter: 1) Complete Step 1: Preliminary Survey detailing the current water wise initiatives you have in your home 2) Complete Step 2: Water Wise Family Plan detailing your pledge to reduce water usage 3) Complete Step 3: Submit this completed form with proof of implementation via , mail, or in person at the front desk. Document your changes with photographs, drawings, or a copy of your last few water and/or electric bills. 4) Complete Step 4: Submissions due by April 30 th. Let s Be Water Wise!

2 Participant Child s Name: Child s Age: Adult s Name: Mailing Address: Phone: Membership ID #: Step 1: Preliminary Water Wise Survey Date: How Water Wise are you? What are ways that you and your family are currently being water wise? Please check the following: Turning on the dish washer only when you have a full load Doing laundry only when you have a full load Drinking all the water that you poured Disposing of clean water in the ground Take shorter showers (5 minutes) Collect water while the shower water warms up Turn off shower while lathering with soap and washing hair Turn off faucet while brushing teeth Check for leaking faucets and pipes Use a drip system to water plants Water plants during cool hours Plants are water wise (California natives, succulents, cactus) Replace grass with water wise alternatives mulch, stone, artificial grass, food plants Have water saving sprinklers and use a rain sensor Use a broom and not a hose to clean your driveway Collect rainwater Use greywater Have water efficient appliances (ex. low flow toilet, shower head, faucet, etc.) Reduce energy use Use energy efficient light bulbs Have energy efficient appliances Only turn on lights when in the room Do not leave electronics plugged into the wall or power strip (reduce standby/vampire power)

3 Check out our website and our Facebook page to learn some helpful tips to get started on your Water Wise Family Plan! Step 2: Water Wise Family Plan Please use additional paper if necessary. What is water conservation? What are things that you pledge to do in order to become more water wise? I pledge. Think about the different areas in your house and how you can become more water wise. Don t forget the water/energy connection. Using energy = using water. Fill out your Water Wise Family Plan by areas below: Kitchen: Bathroom: Living Room:

4 Bedroom: Outside / Landscaping: Step 3: Submit your Form & Proof to Enter Submit the Be Water Wise Challenge Submission Form along with proof of implementation such as photographs, drawings, or a copy of your last few water and/or electric bills. Submissions may be sent via: Snail Mail: Education@sdcdm.org Attn: Be Water Wise Challenge San Diego Children s Discovery Museum 320 N. Broadway Escondido, CA In Person: Drop off submissions to the Front Desk. * Submission due by April 30 th.

5 Resources Water Saving Tasks: Task Taking a 5 minute instead of a 10 minute shower Filling up the bathtub ½ way instead of full Turning off water when brushing teeth Don t use the toilet as a trashcan Only wash full loads of laundry Only run the dishwasher when full Water outdoor landscaping only during cool hours of morning and evening Place mulch around plants to reduce evaporation Water Saved 25 gallons 12 gallons 6 gallons 5 gallons per flush 16 gallons per load 8 gallons per load 25 gallons each time you water 25 gallons each time you water Source: What s Growin On? Let s Look at Water, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Websites: Water Use It Wisely For Kids Water Saving Tips EPA Water Education Kid Stuff What You Can Do San Diego County Water Authority - Kids Water Conservation Corner - Water Saving Tips EcoKids Water Conservation Around the House Water Saving Video Water Smart Tips eguide to a Water Smart Lifestyle California Friendly Landscape Training Classes Water Smart Programs and Incentives