Water - are we using too much?

Transition Cambridge is a community response to climate change issues, run by volunteers. This event is part of their monthly Transition Cafe series.

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Have you noticed the low flow rates in the River Cam lately? The Environment Agency classified both river flows and ground water levels as exceptionally low through the summer including September. The local Wildlife Trusts and Cam Valley Forum think we are abstracting too much water; they are so concerned they have just launched their <A HREF="https://camvalleyforum.uk/river-cam-manifesto/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">River Cam Manifesto</A> calling for all of us to use less water, and other measures. Climate change is likely to make this situation worse.
What can we do? The Cambridge Local Plan requires homes in new developments to use no more than 110 litres/person/day. The average Cambridge resident uses 30% more than this! How much do you use?
Today we will have a speaker from Cam Valley Forum to explain their concerns and their manifesto. Plus we will have an ambassador from Anglian Water - because this is not just a Cambridge problem, water is short across the region. We will also discuss water saving strategies we can deploy ourselves, including rainwater harvesting.
This event is free but booking is essential as spaces are limited.
<A HREF="https://www.transitioncambridge.org/wiki/TT/Cafe#water" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">More information here</A> 
Transition Café: This is a monthly event series with lively conversations, talks, films, workshops and presentations about all the things we're passionate about to build a great community in our city.
About the Venue: This Transition Café is hosted by The Waterman. The Potting Shed is behind the pub. The bar is open throughout the evening. Drinks can be purchased at the bar and can be taken into The Potting Shed.
Networking: The bar will be open throughout the evening. After the event, you are invited to stay to meet like-minded people, network, explore new ideas, and get to know others involved with Transition Cambridge.

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