Get involved in water management issues. Voice your questions and concerns at public meetings conducted by your local government or water management district.

Be aware of, and follow all water conservation and water shortage rules in effect in your community. Don't assume even if you get your water from a private well that you need not observe good water use rules. Every drop counts.

Encourage your employer to promote water conservation in the workplace. Suggest that water conservation be put in employee orientation and training programs.

Patronize businesses which practice and promote water conservation, such as restaurants that only serve water upon request.

Report all significant water losses (broken pipes, open hydrants, errant sprinklers, abandoned free-flowing wells, etc.) to the property owner, local authorities or your water management district.

Encourage your school system and local government to help develop and promote a water conservation ethic among children and adults.

Support projects that will lead to an increased use of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation and other uses.

Support efforts and programs that create a concern for water conservation among tourists and visitors to our state. Make sure your visitors understand the need for, and benefits of, water conservation.

Encourage your friends and neighbors to be part of a water-conscious community. Promote water conservation in community newsletters, on bulletin boards and by example. Encourage your friends, neighbors and co-workers to "do their part."

Conserve water because it is the right thing to do. Don't waste water just because someone else is footing the bill, such as when you are staying at a hotel.

Try to do one thing each day that will result in saving water. Don't worry if the savings are minimal. Every drop counts. You can make a difference.