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Did You Know...?

  • You can live without food for more than two months, but you can't survive much more than a few days without water.
  • Your body is 65 percent water—that's more than half!
  • An elephant is 70 percent water.
  • About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water. That's almost three-quarters! If you saw Earth from outer space, it would look blue because of all the water.
  • If you covered a football field with one foot of water, it would be about 325,851 gallons. This volume of water is also referred to as one acre-foot.

Water Fun for Kids

Water is a Special Thing

Water is our most precious resource. We need it to replenish our bodies, grow food, maintain lawns and landscapes, and produce everything from hamburgers to computers. The environment also depends on water to keep forests, rivers and streams healthy and support fish and wildlife.

Because the Sacramento region is blessed with two major rivers, it would be easy to think that our water supply is endless. But it's important to remember that people, farms and businesses in many parts of the state rely on those rivers to meet their daily needs for water. Fish such as salmon and steelhead also depend on the rivers for their survival.

That's why we need to use water wisely. We simply can't afford to waste even small amounts of water. In California, we know we must be as water efficient as possible, and kids can help.

In this section, you will find information and resources for learning about water—where it comes from and what we can do to protect and conserve it, including:

About Water for Kids »

Information about where our water comes from and how it gets to our homes

Tools for the Classroom »

Free programs for teaching children about water

Water Fun »

Online games and activity books for kids