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Don't turn on that lawn sprinkler! Audubon At Home provides a number of easy ways you can reduce water use in your backyard, from watering prudently to using mulch to promote water retention to planting native plants that don't need as much water. Your local water authority or agency can provide additional tips for saving water.
How will this help?
Nearly 8 billion gallons of water are used daily in the United States for outdoor purposes, mostly landscaping. Water is an increasingly precious resource, especially in dry areas of the country that are undergoing rapid development. When household use necessitates depletion of water sources like rivers and wetlands, critical wildlife habitat is lost. By conserving water, you can help prevent this from happening.
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Here is some information on how you can help conserve water:
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