Water Purification Toolkit
Water Purification is an important service provided by healthy ecosystems. Pollutants and sediments are filtered out as water moves through wetland areas, forests, and riparian zones providing clean drinking water and water suitable for industrial uses, recreation, and wildlife habitat. These services extend to provide economic, health, and recreational benefits.
This toolkit was designed to provide information and resources to help scientists convey the many benefits of maintaining wetland and riparian ecosystems to a non-scientific audience.
The Toolkit includes:
A Fact Sheet-
An attractive one page summary that introduces the service. This was developed for public dissemination and is available in a downloadable pdf file.
A 'What You Can Do' Fact Sheet-
A list of things that individuals can do to help maintain healthy wetland areas. This was developed for public dissemination and is available in a downloadable pdf file.
Key Points-
A set of selected facts about water purification and wetlands, written in language to appeal to a general audience. You can pick and choose those statements appropriate for your audience.
A Science Summary-
A technical paper that provides an overview of the science behind water purification and the role of wetland and riparian ecosystems.
Resources-
Provides an extensive list of people, organizations, websites, publications, and other resource materials.
Case Studies and Programs-
A series of case studies and information on water purification related programs.
Policy Overview-
Key legislation and administrative policy and programs related to water resources and ecosystem protection.
Presentation Aids-
Visual, literary, and training resources for written or oral presentations.
In addition to these materials, we have provided specific tips for effective communication when speaking to:
