Georgia Water Wise Council

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Water is one of our most precious natural resources and the basis for one of the most challenging issues facing Georgia today. Our water resources are becoming more limited each day as population growth places an ever-increasing strain on our fresh water supplies. Georgia has learned the hard way that waiting for the onset of a drought before implementing water conservation measures is too little, too late.

What Is the Georgia Water Wise Council?
The Georgia Water Wise Council is a partnership between government, education, business, and citizens. Its purpose is to promote water conservation throughout the state. The Council relies on volunteers such as yourself. The Council continuously seeks the viewpoints and cooperation of various interests to ensure that our state’s water is used sustainably.

Who Are We?
- Water/wastewater utilities	- Agriculture
- School teachers	- Environmental groups
- Businesses	- Professional landscapers
- Government agencies	- Interested citizens

What we do

Host a speakers bureau to provide direct access to experts in all areas of water conservation

Promote Xeriscape^TM principles through publications, videos, landscaping seminars, and demonstration gardens

Publish and distribute the U.S. EPA's Water Sourcebook Series, a water education curriculum for grades k-12

Coordinate public/private partnerships to promote water conservation education in schools

Coordinate Xeriscape^TM water audit programs

Sponsor Xeriscape^TM awards for professional landscapers

Provide education grants and scholarships for water conservation projects

Over the coming years, the Council plans to expand its mission of encouraging water conservation to other sectors – including manufacturing, agriculture, commercial business, government, and homeowners.

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