1. Challenge of Sustaining Water Resources Immense increase in global population Pressures on US freshwater supply – Water Pollution – Alteration of waterways – Water withdrawals and consumption Disproportionate consumption U.S. National Report on Population and the Environment

2. Overconsumption of Water UNICEF determined that humans only need to about 5 gallons of water for day to day living Avg. US house hold use at approximately 1,500 gallons Project seeks to change consumption behaviors in urban high school students

3. Enhancing Conservation Education Integrate conservation techniques into existing curriculum Address challenges educators face regarding environmental education by: – Coordinating inaugural workshop weekend – Providing a forum for meaningful lesson planning – Using practical water conservation techniques.