Water
As the planet becomes warmer, water is in higher demand for plants, people and the local ecosystem, placing sanitary and water infrastructure under stress. Conserving water can alleviate the strain placed on municipal water systems to clean and transport water, reducing their energy use and emissions in the process.
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Institutions Pursuing Water Goals:
California Botanic Garden
Claremont, California
Duke Farms
Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
Ganna Walska Lotusland
Santa Barbara, California
Jardin botanique de Montréal, Espace pour la vie/ Montréal Botanical Gardens, Montréal Space for Life
Québec, Canada
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Henrico, Virginia
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Sarasota, Florida
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quest Science Center
Livermore, CA
Red Butte Garden
Salt Lake City, Utah
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
England, UK
Science Museum of Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota