National Garden Clubs, Inc.

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