BENEFITS OF CONSERVING WATER

 Conserving water saves energy. Energy is needed to filter, heat and pump water to your home, so reducing your water use also reduces your carbon footprint. Using less water keeps more in our ecosystems and helps to keep wetland habitats topped up for animals like otters, water voles, herons and fish.

Adopting water conservation practices is crucial for environmental sustainability, ensuring a more resilient and balanced relationship between human activities and the planet's water resources.

Here are some of the benefits of conserving water: 

1. Preservation of Ecosystems:

Water conservation helps maintain the health of ecosystems by ensuring an adequate supply for plants, animals, and aquatic life. It sustains biodiversity and supports the natural balance of ecosystems.

2. Resource Sustainability:

Conserving water ensures the sustainable use of this resource. By preventing over-extraction from rivers, lakes, and aquifers, we contribute to the long-term availability of clean water for future generations.

3. Energy Conservation:

Treating and distributing water requires a significant amount of energy. By reducing water usage, we indirectly lower the energy required for water treatment and transportation, leading to a more energy-efficient system.

4. Financial Savings:

Water conservation at the individual and community levels can result in lower water bills. Fixing leaks, using water-efficient appliances, and adopting responsible water practices contribute to financial savings for households and businesses.

5. Mitigation of Water Scarcity:

Many regions worldwide are facing water scarcity issues. Conservation measures can alleviate stress on water supplies, particularly in arid and drought-prone areas, helping to mitigate the impacts of water scarcity.

6. Reduced Pollution:

The treatment of wastewater involves energy and resources. By using less water, there is a decrease in the volume of wastewater produced, leading to lower levels of pollution in rivers and oceans.

7. Climate Change Mitigation:

Water conservation plays a role in climate change mitigation. Energy is often used to pump, treat, and heat water. By reducing water consumption, we indirectly contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production.

8. Protection of Aquatic Habitats:

 Conserving water ensures that there is enough flow in rivers and streams to sustain aquatic habitats. Adequate water levels are crucial for the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms.

9. Preservation of Soil Quality:

Water conservation helps maintain soil moisture levels. Adequate soil moisture is essential for agriculture and prevents soil erosion, promoting healthier and more productive land.

10. Global Water Security:

 Water conservation on a global scale contributes to enhanced water security. With a growing global population and increasing demands on water resources, responsible water use is essential for meeting current and future needs.

Take a look at some of the benefits provided through Instagram: 

@aisha_bagha -

"Protects water supplies in case of drought" 

@zainab_akadir -

" Reduces water purchase costs." 

@_real_rizwana -

" More ways to use and benefits more people, species etc. " 

4. CONSERVE WATER

 Introduction

Water is essential to our daily lives. Whenever water is used, there is a potential for conservation both inside and outside of your home or business. Fresh water is a limited resource, making water conservation an important factor for the environment.

 With population growth, expansion of industry, increasing levels of development activity, and the potential for climate change impacts there is increasing pressure placed on the province’s water resources. Whether you are on a municipal or a private domestic water supply, water conservation is a wise practice. 

Conserving water saves energy. Using less water keeps more in our ecosystems and helps to keep wetland habitats topped up for animals like otters, water voles, herons and fish.

In a nutshell, the conservation of water refers to the careful and sustainable use of water resources to prevent waste, ensure its availability for future generations, and protect ecosystems.

In our next chapters we shall look at the benefits of water conservations and simple ways in which we can conserve water to save our planet. 

Take a look at what our social media family when talking about water conservation:

WhatsApp 

Adam 

" Using water cautiously and not wasting it. " 

Instagram 

@aisha_bagha -

" Reduce water wastage."

@_real_rizwana -

" Not to waste water."

@rewireyourmindsetstrategy -

"Each drop of water is precious. Can't waste or use in a way that is not beneficial to anyone."  

Chapter 4: ENDANGERED SPECIES IN KENYA

 Grevy's Zebra                                                                                        

The long-legged, endangered Grevy’s zebra is distinguished by its unique stripes, which are as distinctive as human fingerprints. Grevy’s also are taller, have larger ears, and have narrower stripes than plains zebras. They are the largest of the zebra species.

Grevy’s zebras have undergone one of the most substantial reductions of range of any African mammal. Habitat loss in an already restricted range is a serious threat to the Grevy’s survival. They have to compete for resources with other grazers, as well as cattle and livestock. Due to overgrazing and competition for water, Grevy’s juveniles have a low survival rate. 

The Black Rhino

Black rhinos are the smaller of the two African rhino species. 

Populations of black rhino declined dramatically in the 20th century at the hands of European hunters and settlers. The black rhino is still considered critically endangered, and a lot of work remains to bring the numbers up to even a fraction of what it once was and to ensure that it stays there. Wildlife crime like poaching and black-market trafficking of rhino horn continues to plague the species and threaten its recovery.

Lesser Kudu

Both the greater kudu and its close cousin, the lesser kudu, have stripes and spots on the body, and most have a chevron of white hair between the eyes. 

Their numbers are affected by humans hunting them for their meat, hides, and horns. Their horns have long been prized in Africa for use as musical instruments, honey containers, and symbolic ritual objects. Kudu habitats are being destroyed as people are taking over their habitats for charcoal burning and farming.

Thomson’s Gazelle

These small gazelles, named for researcher Joseph Thomson, have light-brown coats with dark stripes running down their sides, a white patch on their rumps extending underneath the tail, and ridged horns that curve backward. 

Thomson’s gazelles are victims of hunting. They are often found on ranches and farmlands after many animals have left, feeding on the short grasses exposed by cattle. Here, they are an easy target and are often shot or snared for food.  The Thomson’s gazelle’s habitat is decreasing as human populations grow and agriculture, settlements, and roads expand.

Hirola/Hunter’s Antelope

  Hirolas are antelopes belonging to the family Bovidae (hoofed mammals) that includes buffalo, cattle, goats, and sheep among others. 

The hirola population has declined in the last four decades due to diseases and loss of habitat. Other factors including, predation and competition with livestock have continued to suppress the recovery of hirola.

Here are some of the responses we received from our Instagram about the endangered species: 

@rewireyourmindsetstrategy -

" I would have to say elephants, zebras and giraffes"

@zainab_akadir -

"Black Rhino in Kenya."

@aisha_bagha -

"Northern white rhino"

@_real_rizwana -

"Polar bears north America"