Water water everywhere, but only 1% is suitable for us to drink. Saving and protecting our water is therefore crucial to everyone's survival.

The following sites will provide you with information and resources for ways to protect and conserve our most valuable natural resource.

Acterra Rainwater Harvesting Guide
Step-by-step guide with tips and techniques for harvesting rainwater. For a list of parts that were used to build the rainwater harvesting systems, please click here .

City of Palo Alto Public Works: Zero Waste
Information about recycling services, zero waste programs, and more.

Gray Water Central
Covers all aspects of grey water systems. Why to use them, how to choose, build and use them, regulations, studies, and examples. Includes grey water irrigation, grey water treatment, grey water filters, and indoor grey water reuse.

How to Go Green: Water
Information and tips for conserving water.

San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program: Flows to Bay
Water pollution prevention information for individuals, businesses, and municipalities.

Santa Clara Valley Water District
Water information and resources.

Save Our Water
Tips on how to save water, a water savings calculator, water rebate information, and more.

Soak It Up: Watershed-Friendly Techniques for Your Yard and Garden
Use these watershed-friendly or “Low Impact Development” (LID) techniques to absorb rainwater in your yard and break the chain of impervious surfaces — from roof, to driveway, to street, to storm drain, and to creek.

Video: Conserve Water
Don't let all your green efforts get washed away with your morning shower. Learn how to conserve water at home. (Run time: 3 minutes, 21 seconds)