Monday, March 22, 2010

h2o

Today, is World Water Day. It seems to be good timing for such a day, ya? Snow melting has started the worry of flooding, and spring rains are soon there way. And while those issues hit close to home, most of us still have a plethora of water to drink, cook, and bathe with... in our very own homes!

But today, is a day to remember the importance of water. Everyone knows that water is needed to sustain life; yet millions around the world do not have access to it. Let alone clean water. This year's theme (decided by the United Nations) is "Clean Water for a Healthy World", urging governments to increase their dedication to clean water acts, in addition to the ongoing fight for water access. 

Let's play a game?? 

"Where in the WORLD is that WATER?" 

a. 

b. 

c.

d.


Comment and let me know how you did! (I know it wasn't too hard, & very dorky). Or send me some pictures of water you've seen around the world.

Something to do Today: conserve, conserve, conserve. Or maybe: purchase a reusable water bottle, turn off the water when you're brushing your teeth (that's 25 gallons a month!), check for leaks, cut shower time in half ...  Check out this site for 100 [easy] Ways to Conserve Water. Lets stop taking water for granted!! 


ANSWERS: 
a.) Alexandria & Cairo, Egypt 
b.) Cairns, Australia 
c.) Welch, Minnesota 
d.) Kigali, Rwanda 

1 comment:

Ashley said...

I definitely recognized the Rwanda ones! :-)