Samantha Funk
4/30/2024 3:52 PM
Sharing information with my teen son about how his life could be impacted by the water crisis, especially after I’m gone carried a serious tone but was necessary. Making him aware and teaching him how to conserve is very important. Ex.: in partnership with National Geographic Colorado college shares methods of water conservation. Reusing water from your shower in your toilet, avoiding rinsing dishes before placing them in the dishwasher and more, are all helpful way to be “water wise”. Something new I learned is the numerous invasive species impact in freshwater systems, algae and rising temperatures being huge issues. Shorelines, people building on them and moving in, are a major factor in the health of freshwater and a large contributor to the increased invasive species. All the major factors of influences and severely interconnected per Peter Sorensen with TEDTALK on YouTube.