Kisscafe

fact: Since 1970, the populations of freshwater species has dropped by 50%. Freshwater habitats include rivers, springs, bogs, wetlands, estuaries, and floodplains.

act: It's ok, we didn't need mussels, salmon, turtles, or the thousands of other species of plants and marine life we're losing, right? WRONG. Trash, chemicals, and pollutants clog so many of the waterways that remain, while the rest lie under shopping malls and parking lots. Since sitting by and idly doing nothing to protect the habitats of the freshwater species has clearly been ineffective, it's time to begin treating our waterways with respect. For starters, be careful about the chemicals you pour down the drain, and don't waste water.