Biodiversity: Our Living World-Your Life Depends on It!

W H A T Y O U C A N D O T O H E L P
LEARN MORE ABOUT
BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
• Be aware of the ways biodiversity
enriches the quality of your life.
• Learn to recognize local areas
rich in biodiversity, especially
those that are already threatened.
• Learn more about endangered
species and how they became
endangered.
• Make your daily activities
protective of our natural heritage.
USE SOUND
GARDENING AND
LANDSCAPING
PRACTICES
• Plant a variety of native trees,
shrubs, and ground covers in
home landscaping.
• Avoid using liquid fertilizers, toxic
pesticides, and weed killers on
your property.
• Compost food scraps and use
organic gardening methods.
RECYCLE
• Recycle when possible and
reduce consumption of
nonrecyclable products.
• Buy recyclable products
whenever possible.
CONSERVE WATER
AND PROTECT
WATER QUALITY
• Avoid unnecessary water use.
• Use environmentally safe
DISPOSE OF WASTE
PROPERLY
• Dispose of hazardous household
chemical wastes such as motor oil,
antifreeze, paint, paint remover,
toxic cleaning agents, and
pesticides at recycling centers or
community collection points.
• Dispose of batteries and other
manufactured consumer products
properly.
CONSERVE ENERGY
detergents that are
biodegradable and low in
phosphates.
• Improve the energy efficiency of
your home to reduce energy
consumption
• Drive an energy-efficient car.
• Carpool or use public
transportation whenever possible.
GET INVOLVED
• Support local, national, and global
environmental groups and
organizations that work to protect
biodiversity.
• Work with your elected officials to
safeguard biodiversity.
• Attend public meetings that
address biodiversity issues such as
land development, public water
supply, sewage treatment, and solid
waste management.
• Urge your representatives and other
elected officials to support the
protection of biodiversity.
• Promote biodiversity awareness
programs in schools, 4-H clubs,
scout groups, and other places.
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