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Water conservation within the USAG Bavaria footprint
Photo Credit: U.S. Army Garrision Bavaria
Grafenwoehr, Germany – Across the Army there is a renewed focus on energy and water conservation. The first-ever Energy and Utilities Summit was hosted by the Army Materiel Command in December 2021 in which the Army Climate Strategy, Strategic Energy and Water Plans and Resourcing, and sharing of best practices were discussed. By putting an intensified focus on conserving water, we also save energy. We can each challenge ourselves every day to be better stewards of life-giving water.
We should all work to assess our water use and address areas where we are wasteful. As populations grow and water consumption rises, the need for water conservation — the practice of using less water and using water more efficiently — becomes more critical. Less water consumption can help you reduce your environmental impacts and even help lower your utility costs. Today is the day to challenge yourself to become more water conscious and conserve water in everyday actions.
U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria community members can implement small changes to their everyday routine to limit and efficiently use water that will make impacts that affect the world. Water is an essential part of life. It is also a finite resource. Most of the water found on the globe is saltwater (over 97%), and the remainder must service a growing population.
To learn more, contact the USAG Bavaria Environmental Division.
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