QUICK FACTS: Water is the essence of life

• A drought is caused by high air pressure resulting in less precipitation

• Over the past year the temperature in Logan has increased 1.4 degrees and is likely to continue to rise.

• Temperatures in the United States have increased by .6 percent over the past century.

• Utah is a high-risk state for drought because of high temperatures, strong sunlight and lots of people.

• The drought could seriously affect wildlife in Utah. Lowered lake levels will increase salinity and produce an unlivable habitat for fish and predatory birds.

Tips to conserve water:

• Make sure toilets are at the correct water level and they are free from leaks.

• Take shorter showers or a bath.

• Install water-saving shower heads

• Fill the dishwasher and washing machine instead of doing half loads.

• Wash the car at a car wash that recycles its water.

• Use old fish tank water to water plants.

For more tips on water conservation go to www.cabq.gov.waterconservation/indoor.html

Compiled by Elizabeth Woodall