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Fresh water is a natural resource that we all need to survive. Water is a key essential in balancing the ecosystem and the human environment. "The same water has been on Earth for hundreds of millions of years. Water seems to disappear when it evaporates (turns into gas and mixes with the air). But gas particles (tiny bits) in the air join to form drops of liquid water. Drops may fall as rain or snow, appear as dew on a leaf, or bead on your glass of ice water" [Fluid Facts & Fictions]. We have one chance at saving our fresh water. ... A large contributing factor to landscape is water. As we all know water is a major factor in the lives of all living creatures on Earth. As a student in the landscape department I would like to make some changes if possible to help with water conservation. Water conservation is a beneficial tool to boost the environment and should be practiced by every homeowner.
"Although about two thirds of the Earths surface is water, we are able to only use only a tiny fraction of it. Seawater makes up 97% of Earths water, and 2% is frozen in glaciers and ice around the north and south poles. Freshwater makes up only 1 percent of our water, and the only part that is close enough to the Earths surface for us to use" [Where Do We Get the Water We Use? ... With this information in hand, the water that we are able to use is more important than most people know. When this water is polluted or used more than should, we are left with a shortage and can cause serious problems in the near future. ... There are many ways to slow down the depletion of our fresh water.
The amount of water that is used by the average American will amaze anyone. Water efficient landscaping is a great start for homeowners of all statures. ... Geological Survey, of the 26 billion gallons of water consumed daily in the United States, approximately 7.8 billion, or 30 percent, is devoted to outdoor use" [Water-Efficient Landscaping pg. ... This is a large amount of water that could be cut in half due to water efficient landscaping. Some will argue that a lawn needs a certain amount of water during the dry and arid seasons. ... A certain amount of water is needed to sustain the life of plants and humans, but the amount of water being used is more than enough for a lawn to be maintained and remain healthy. ... There are many pros to conserving fresh water. Water bills will be considerably lower, decreased energy use to pump and filter water, and the increase in value of your home. The reduction of runoff of storm water and irrigation that carries topsoils and fertilizers into streams and lakes also poses as a positive factor.
I recently interviewed my Landscape Architecture teacher on the ways people through out the United States deal with water conservation. ... have many factors of water conditions. ... “Some areas such as Arizona require a building process with involves a water use plan and must be approved to continue with building.
Approximate Word count = 2628
Approximate Pages = 10.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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