World Water Day is March 22nd!

Did you know... Every eight months, 10.9 million gallons of oil runs off streets and driveways and into our nation's waters – equivalent to the amount lost in the Exxon Valdez spill. Each year, approximately 18,000 beaches are closed or posted as unhealthy due to bacterial contamination and/or sewage spills. On March 22nd, join the Surfrider Foundation in celebrating World Water Day. Founded in 1993 by the United Nations, this global observance highlights the need for the care and management of the world’s water resources. This year’s theme, “Urban Water Usage” highlights the ongoing challenges we face as urban populations continue to grow. The San Francisco urban environment faces its own challenges when it comes to water usage and cleanliness. A recent debate has come up about low flow toilets and the effects they are having on our local water quality. A very controversial proposal would have the city dump bleach into our water supply, something that environmental groups and citizens are greatly concerned about! To learn more see an article by SF Chronicle writers Matier & Ross here. To learn more about the Surfrider Foundation's activations for World Water Day, visit Surfrider's World Water Day Website.