Terri Kerr

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will maintain a steady highway speed on the highway, accelerate and decelerate gently, not idle my car for more than 2 minutes, and make sure my tires are inflated.

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will subscribe to yard debris collection so I can compost my yard debris. Action Resource > >

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

I will spend 10 minutes checking out all the energy-saving opportunities on Chelan PUD's web page, ConservationMakesCents.org. Action Resource > >

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.