National forests cover 193 million acres - equivalent to the size of Texas.National Public Lands Day began in 1994 with three federal agencies and 700 volunteers. On September 26, 2009, 150,000 volunteers worked at over 2,000 locations and in every state and in many U.S. territories. Now, 8 federal agencies and many state and local lands participate in this annual day of caring for shared lands.
National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "tree army" that worked from 1933-42 to preserve and protect America's natural heritage.
This annual event:
- Educates Americans about critical environmental and natural resources issues and the need for shared stewardship of these valued, irreplaceable lands;
- Builds partnerships between the public sector and the local community based upon mutual interests in the enhancement and restoration of America's public lands;
- Improves public lands for outdoor recreation, with volunteers assisting land managers in hands-on work.
Water-Wise Tip
Want to make a hot drink or a tasty meal? Running hot water out of the
kitchen tap not only wastes water; it can be dangerous to your health
if it's coming from lead pipes. Heat cold water on the stove instead.
¿Quiere preparar una bebida caliente o una comida rica? Dejar correr
agua caliente del grifo de la fregadera no solo malgasta el agua, pero
puede ser dañino a la salud si sale de los caños de plomo. En su lugar,
caliente agua fría sobre la estufa.
Source: EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kid's Stuff
