Xeriscape Newsletter April 2014 | Page 8

hen you think of our National Forests, you think of trees, the wonders of nature, of sheer beauty. But there’s something you may not think about...the water you drink. Whether you live in a big city or a small town...whether your water comes from a reservoir, a river, or a well...for most of us it depends on a forest perhaps hundreds of miles away. More than 180 million Americans have clean and healthy drinking water thanks to forests that capture snow and rain, replenish rivers during dry times, and keep our water pure. But our forests are being devastated by disease and fire. The Arbor Day Foundation asks for your help in replanting our National Forests, for breathtaking beauty, homes for wildlife, clean air, and because clean water tomorrow depends on planting trees today. See what we’re doing. See how you can help. Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410 • 1-888-448-7337