2011-2013 President Project
PROTECTING AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
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Key Impacts Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems is one of NGC’s Special Projects for 2011 - 2013. This project recognizes that it is of utmost importance and urgency that members of National Garden Clubs, Inc., identify and address critical water issues at local, state, regional, national and international levels because Water equals Life.
Aquatic Ecosystems:
1. Rivers
2. Lakes and Ponds
3. Streams and Creeks
4. Marshes and Bogs
5. Wetlands
6. Coastal Estuaries
7. Aquifers
8. Floodplains
9. Springs
NGC WATER CONSERVATION PLATFORM
National Garden Clubs, Inc. believes it is imperative that we support and undertake proactive initiatives for the protection, conservation and restoration of the quality of the Nation’s coastal waters, wetlands, aquifers, watersheds, lakes, rivers and streams, through educational programs, conservation efforts, increased advocacy and partnerships with related government agencies, and state and national grassroots water coalitions. Adopted 2008 NGC Fall Board Meeting
MORE INFORMATION
Suggestions Projects for Action and Education
What is a Watershed?
How Water Works for Us?
Aquatic Ecosystem Facts
Strategies for Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems
Award Guideline for Projects
Contact Information: Protecting Aquatic Ecosystems Project
Chairman: Mary Sue Colvin
Co-Chairman: Sandra Ford
Co-Chairman: Donna Pair