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CHANGE THE COURSE INFOGRAPHIC

Our daily consumption of freshwater is depleting rivers and groundwater around the world, including the iconic Colorado River. You can help save the Colorado, and other freshwater ecosystems, by taking a pledge to conserve water. Pass along the message by sharing the infographic below—it's not too late to Change the Course!


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Change the Course Partners

Special thanks to Silk, the Charter Sponsor for Change the Course. Additional funding generously provided by the Walton Family Foundation.

Help Save the Colorado River

You can help restore freshwater ecosystems by pledging to cut your water footprint. For every pledge, Change the Course will restore 1,000 gallons back to the Colorado River.


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