Pesticides Banning the use of DDT in the U.S. led to the recovery of the bald eagle, our nationalsymbol, and other threatened bird populations. Over 50 other toxic pesticides, such as heptachlor and toxaphene, have also been banned orseverely restricted. The rate of wetlands loss has declined to about 260,000 acres per year over the decade of1975-85, compared to an estimated average of about 500,000 acres per year over the previoustwo centuries. Install faucet aerators to reduce water usage up to 60 percent. Also install a low-flowshowerhead and take showers instead of baths.
Short showers use on-third the water bathsdo.
Don't let the water run from the tap in the kitchen or bathroom when you are not using it. Turning off the water when you're brushing your teeth can save 4 gallons each time. Whenhand-washing dishes, save up to 15 gallons by soaking dirty dishes in the sink instead ofletting the water run over them. The new low-flush toilets save over 7,000 gallons a year. Water your lawn in the early morning hours when evaporation is slower.