Help California by adapting to these ways to conserve water this season.

Prolonged drought is one of the hallmarks of climate change - an ever-impeding threat on our ecosystems and planet. California is experiencing below-average precipitation, leading to one of the worst droughts that Southern California has faced in years. If you're one of the SoCal-locals, there are simple ways to conserve water this summer so that you do what you can to help the state!

Start saving water (and on your water bill!) with these tips:

Only water your garden in the morning or evening. Water evaporates quickly when the sun is high, so run the sprinkler when water's more likely to stay in the soil. For a better-looking lawn and to save more water, remove your thirsty grass and replace it with a drought-tolerant garden that is sustainable without running your water hose every day.

Take a shorter shower. Trimming just two minutes off your shower can save up to 1,750 gallons of water, per person each year! Save even more by placing a bucket in your shower with you to catch waste water, which you can then use to water your plants.

Check for leaks in your pipes. Place a few drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. If the color shows up in the bowl, your tank could be leaking. In turn, this leak can waste up to 100 gallons of water each day.

Eat less meat. Water is used to grow the crops necessary to feed farmed animals, requiring nearly half of the United States' water supply. It takes 2,464 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef, and 408 gallons for one serving of chicken. Rice needs 35 gallons, and lettuce and potatoes only need 6 gallons each. Do your part by cutting back on your meat intake each week to conserve water.

Go to the car wash.
Washing a car at home can easily use 100 gallons of water, not to mention time and effort! Commercial car washes are quick, affordable, and only use 40 gallons of fresh water.

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