Approximately 145 million Americans access their tap water from a groundwater source.
That's A LOT of People, right?
Now imagine all the contaminants, that pollute our groundwater.
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Our most abundant, yet endangered resource, WATER, needs our community to understand the importance and role that groundwater plays in the Ozarks.
We need to Practice #GroundwaterAwarenessWeek in our homes...
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It’s #GroundwaterAwarenessWeek. Groundwater is a main source of drinking water for many Missourians. It also provides much of the water used to irrigate crops. Access near-real-time groundwater and soil moisture data online at https://t.co/aH6nuJTPeM.
Chasing leaks is hard work, fixing them is a walk in the park!
Leaks can be more than annoying. For every drip that keeps you awake at night, there is an associated expense for wasted water. The good news is that common leaks found in the home are easy to fix.
Nicer weather means more sightseeing, so how do we keep our state looking beautiful? DON'T LITTER. Be sure anything you're carrying on your vehicle can't be blown into the highway, it's a safety concern.
Learn more about the Adopt-A-Highway program: https://t.co/PlsrloOmWQ
Fix A Leak Week is Coming...
Did Ya Know? Leaks from pipes, plumbing fixtures & fittings are a significant source of water waste for many households.
***The average household loses about 17 gallons of water per day to indoor leaks.
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XPLOR NATURE with our Xplor magazine for kids (of all ages). Check out the March/April issue to learn how to plant a pollinator pot, learn about fish that swam with dinosaurs, wildlife eggstravaganza, sensational salamanders, and more. Read it online at https://t.co/GnazVe7cmb
Living efficiently doesn't have to be expensive or hard. Rather than replacing all of your remaining fluorescent bulbs at once, update bulbs one by one as they burn out. You’ll still be upping your efficiency, but with a more economical approach.
The Legislative Spring Break is around the corner and MCE wants to update and prepare you for the last 9 weeks of the #moleg session. Join us on 3/16 for a recap on what has happened so far and what you can do to support MO's people and their environment! https://t.co/gf8iWIZ5bB
MDC reminds snaggers that paddlefish season begins March 15. Paddlefish snagging waters include Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Reservoir, and Table Rock Lake. More at https://t.co/XohOudauSo
March Newsletter is out, inside you'll find the history about where "In like a Lion, out like a Lamb" saying. Also, we have Fix-A-Leak Week details, Is It Time To Get Rid of Garbage Disposals? and more...
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The 2022 Missouri DNR Photo Contest opens April 1! Submit your photos in the Natural Resources, People Enjoying Missouri's Outdoors or Unique Places categories! For more information, visit https://t.co/wQebKPwKXA.
It's coming...Fix a Leak Week - Happening March 14th-20th -
DID YA KNOW?
The average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year and ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day!
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