The Water Fact Card, in “slide guide” format provides facts on
water use and supply. One side of the card lists the amount of
water it takes to produce many foods, including tomatoes,
lettuce, milk, eggs and hamburger, and how much water is used
around the house, for example to water the yard, take a bath,
brush teeth. A typical California family of five uses between
one-half and 1 acre-foot of water per year, the amount of water
it takes to cover an acre of land to a depth of 1 foot. The
reverse side has facts about the Earth’s water supply and where
California’s water supply comes from.
Spanish Version of the Water Fact Card. Order in bulk (100 or
more) for a reduced rate, or personalize the cards for an
additional charge. Contact the Foundation, 916-444-6240, for
details.
A 24-page booklet that provides a brief explanation of the
geography of the Colorado River, its history of development and
how the water is shared among seven basin states, the Republic of
Mexico and American Indian tribes. Short sections also provide
readers with information about current issues such as meeting
continuing water demands, dam re-operation, the Salton Sea, the
Mexican Delta, California’s 4.4 Colorado River plan, and the need
to conserve water. Priced to give away, this brochure is ideal to
hand out to students, at county fairs and in customer mailings.
A Spanish version of 24-page Colorado River Facts Brochure,
“Información Sobre El Rio Colorado” provides a brief explanation
of the geography of the Colorado River, its history of
development and how the water is shared among seven basin states,
the Republic of Mexico and American Indian tribes. Short sections
also provide readers with information about current issues such
as meeting continuing water demands, dam re-operation, the Salton
Sea, the Mexican Delta, California’s 4.4 Colorado River plan, and
the need to conserve water.
The Water Conservation in the West Card, in “slide guide” format,
provides information about water use and conservation in the
Western United States. The card includes short definitions of
surface water and groundwater, explains how to calculate your per
capita water use, provides average capita per water use for
several selected cities, and offer tips to conserve water around
the house and in the yard. Order in bulk (100 or more) for a
reduced rate, or personalize the cards for an additional charge.
Contact the Foundation, 916-444-6240, for details.
This card includes information about the Colorado River, who uses
the river, how the river’s water is divided and other pertinent
facts about this vital resource for the Southwest. Beautifully
illustrated with color photographs. Order in bulk (100 or more)
for a reduced rate, or personalize the cards for an additional
charge. Contact the Foundation, 916-444-6240, for details.
This is a informative “slide” card that includes a list of some
of the introduced species found in the Bay-Delta, explains the
difficulty in eradicating introduced species, and promotes
preventing introduction of additional species, including a list
of do’s and don’ts. Beautifully illustrated with color
photographs. Order in bulk (100 or more) for a reduced rate, or
personalize the cards for an additional charge. Contact the
Foundation, 916-444-6240, for details.
Preventing pollution of our water resources, particularly
groundwater, is much easier than cleaning it up later. Preventing
Pollution: Cleaning Up Our Act explains how common household
products can pollute surface and groundwater supplies. Many
common household, yard and workshop products which are hazardous
to the water supply are listed with information on how to dispose
of them. Non-hazardous alternatives to these products are
suggested. Order in bulk (100 or more) for a reduced rate, or
personalize the cards for an additional charge.
This “slide guide” card discusses how the solvents used in dry
cleaning can pollute groundwater aquifers, lakes and streams, and
offers advice on ways consumers can encourage drycleaners to
adopt environmentally safe practices. Order in bulk (100 or more)
for a reduced rate, or personalize the cards for an additional
charge. Contact the Foundation, 916-444-6240, for details.
Offers tips on how to safely use pesticides and fertilizer to
ensure they do not contaminate drinking water wells. Order in
bulk (100 or more) for a reduced rate, or personalize the cards
for an additional charge. Contact the Foundation, 916-444-6240,
for details.
This card describes non-point source pollution associated with
automobile repair and provides tips on how to reduce and prevent
such problems. Order in bulk (100 or more) for a reduced rate, or
personalize the cards for an additional charge. Contact the
FOundation, 916-444-6240, for details.
