Nature Conservancy in Georgia: Gen C

Yesterday, Andrea and I attended the
Nature Conservancy's Gen C networking event.
Held at Sweetwater Brewery in Buckhead, we
all enjoyed Whole Foods catering, and then
listened to an entertaining address made by
Dr. Sanjayan on the topic of conservation.

He spoke about the differences in cultures and
their personal consumption rates of water.
Apparently, Americans tend to use 500 liters
a day, while Europeans use less than half that,
and some truly remote dwellers use less than 100
liters per day. Dr. Sanjayan drew parallels between
the amount of water consumed, and the distance
required to carry the water to the home.

For those of us with public water and indoor
plumbing, we use much more than those that
must carry the water from a distance. I can
honestly say that if I had to carry water from
the Chattahoochee River into my bathroom,
I'd learn to shave my legs a lot faster. :)

There is another function coming up, for any
other young'uns like myself that are passionate
about nature and conservation. And Imax. :)