Chairmen Speak Out!
Environmental/Water Conservation Chairman Louisa Foss offers some simple ways to decrease our carbon footprint!
Water:   Shower....A tub of water uses 35 gal. of water. Showering uses up to 12.   Shampoo without the water running. suds, then rinse.   In the garden:   Use drought tolerant plants   Limit lawns, grass, as much as possible.   Use organic matter when planting flowers and mulch after planting   Energy:   Update appliances. New models will save you enough energy in a year to pay for itself   Unplug unused appliances. They used electricity when not in use.   Paper:   Use a dish towels instead of paper towels.   Buy recyclable paper products   Plastic:   Plastic bottles do not biodegrade!
	Saving Water Indoors
Saving water inside the home is simple. Fixing leaks & replacing old water-guzzling plumbing fixtures with water-saving ones could save you thousands of gallons of water each year. Some practices to save water indoors include: •        Run the dishwasher only when you have a full load •        Set clothes washers for the appropriate-sized load •        Turn off the water a you brush your teeth, wash your face or shave •        Check for leaks in fixtures & appliances. Replace broken or worn out parts •        Dispose of tissues, insects and other such waste in a trash can rather than in the toilet