Track Your Freshwater Consumption!

One of the projects we should be focused on, not just as divers but as human beings, is the state of our fresh water resources. We at Scuba Emporium are fortunate to live near the greatest natural freshwater resource on the planet: the Great Lakes. However, if this drought has taught Americans anything, it's that our freshwater lakes and rivers are precious commodities. 

Lots of smaller lakes and rivers in the Midwest are closed to swimming due factors such as shrinking shorelines creating drowning hazards and bacteria buildup from lack of fresh water circulation. Other human-related issues include fertilizer runoff encouraging algae blooms and plain ol' sewage. What can we do in the face of our shrinking drinkable water supply?

Use less water!

I found a great resource for tracking your personal water consumption! It's available at the following link: 

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-footprint-calculator/

This is a great tool to examine your own impact on our freshwater resources and generates helpful tips to use less water. It even offers a 'pledge' option at the end, where (if you want) you can commit to shrinking your water usage. Try it today; you'll be amazed at the unexpected ways you use water.

http://ecofuture.net/greenslogans/slogans-on-save-water/62/