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Places like Stokes State Forest in northern New Jersey provides fresh water for many communities downstream. © Nicholas T

Forests act as nature's own water filters, providing us with clean drinking water.

Experiment and Learn

Do you want to know more about how forests really connect to our faucets? How do trees help keep the water you drink clean? Here are some ways of learning more and testing out your own ideas to experiment and demonstrate the value of forests and freshwater.

• Ideas for Science Fair Projects on Surface Water Quality - Facts, links to more information, and suggested topics for science fair projects on surface water quality for middle school students.
• Green Zone Action Guide - A guide book with all kinds of information and projects about water quality and the importance of streamside forests.
• Test your Water Knowledge through these games - A fun, interactive question and answer water quiz.

Take Action and Conserve

Actions we take every day can add up to help protect healthy forests, healthy watersheds, and healthy water supplies. Do you know what you can do to help reduce the amount of water you use and to prevent pollutants from contaminating our streams and drinking water?

• Clean Water New Jersey - Checkout these pictures that illustrate the effects of certain actions on our water supply.  Learn how you can help keep our water clean!
• Conserve Water at Home- Interesting facts about water and water use, as well as Do's and Don'ts from the Delaware River Basin Commission.
• Pledge to do what you and your family can to help- The EPA's pledge form is a great reminder of different ways to help conserve our water resources and to commit to help protect them.