Education & Awareness

Public Outreach

Web sites that educate and raise awareness about water issues.

• Wasting Water Is Weird - Public service campaign that draws attention to waste

• Water Is Worth It - EPA sponsored Facebook page to increase awareness of fresh water and water services

• EPA WaterSense - Facebook page of the EPA's WaterSense program

• The Water Channel - an open resource with videos related to water.

Education and Awareness Programs

Many water education and awarenes programs are regionally unique yet there are still lessons that can be carried anywhere.

• Fort Huachuca Water Awareness Program - this FEMP fact sheet documents the successful program at Fort Huachuca which is contracted to the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
• Texas Water Development Board - the Public Awareness and Education page of the TWDB website contains water conservation literature and links to other resources.
• Running Dry - working for access to safe, affordable and sustainable drinking water for all.
• California Water Awareness Campaign - supported by water utility organizations in California, the campaign provides information about how to conserve water.

Drought Information

Various organizations involved in disseminating information about water management in drought conditions.

• US Drought Portal - information about drought conditions throughout the US.
• Landscapes and Drought - University of Florida website.

• Texas Drought Information - includes drought guidebooks and plan templates.

• National Drought Mitigation Center - information to reduce vulnerability to drought.

Conservation Tips

Many organizations provide information and tips on water conservation and using water efficiently.

• National Wildlife Federation - Water Conservation Tips.

• Water Smart Home - good info from the Southern Nevada Water Authority

• Drop by Drop - A How-To Guide: Starting a Water Conservation Program  - Iowa City, IA.

• Handbook of Water Use and Conservation - an excellent resource of information.

• City of Tempe Conservation - Tempe, AZ.

• Keep Midland Beautiful - "Water Smart" in Texas - Midland, Texas.

• Tampa Bay Water - useful tips on residential outdoor conservation.

• Water Conservation Tips – City of Glendale, AZ.

• Water Conservation Tips - Clark County Public Utilities, WA.

• Water Conservation Tips - Clean Ocean Action.

• Water Conservation Tips - Fairfax County Water Authority, VA.

• Water Conservation Tips - Metro Vancouver, Canada.

• Water Conservation Tips - United Water New York

• Water Education Water Awareness Committee - local water agencies in California.

• How to Conserve Water in Your Home and Yard - Michigan State Extension.