Water

The day-to-day choices of residents and visitors help determine if precious water resources will be here for the enjoyment of current and future generations.  Visit the Pledge for Clean Water to learn how you can make a difference.

Water is critical to life. It provides food, beverages, forests, the means to manufacture goods and much more.   Something a simple as water running off the land into local waterways is one of the biggest threats. Human activity on the land pollutes the water that reaches the creeks, Cayuga Lake and far-away Chesepeake Bay when rain water and snow melt pick up soil, tiny bits of metal, pesticides, automotive fluids and nutrients such as phosphorus. Even in the water rich Finger Lakes, much of the water we depend on is underground.  "Groundwater" is a fun, animated film that reminds us to protect both our seen and unseen resources.  When you are done watching, test your skill at water conservation with WaterBusters Game"

Photo: Stream in Upper Treman Park by A. Sinan Unur, used courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.