SPLASH! How good water works.

November 18th, 2010

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THE ECOLOGY CENTER’S NEW EXHIBITION “SPLASH! HOW GOOD WATER WORKS” TO INSPIRE AN INQUIRY INTO OUR DAILY WATER FOOTPRINT

Free, family-friendly attraction to feature 13-foot high “Juggernaut” sculpture and 10 interactive water conservation exhibits

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – The Ecology Center, in partnership with Hurley, will open “Splash! How Good Water Works,” a free interactive exhibition launching Saturday, August 28 to bring attention to the more than 1,800 gallons of water the average Southern Californian uses each day. The attraction will be open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until August 2011, and will be held at The Ecology Center, located at 32701 Alipaz St. in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

Visitors will be greeted by a 13-foot-tall “Juggernaut monster,” a sculpture made of 365 five-gallon water bottles, standing in front of the entrance to emphasize our average daily water usage. “Splash!” will also feature interactive, family-friendly exhibits throughout The Ecology Center’s campus, demonstrating how water relates to everything we do – the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the lifestyle we live. The exhibition highlights ten solutions to reduce our water footprint, including reusable water bottles and buying local and seasonal foods, among other daily behavior changes.

“The world’s poorest survive on less than five gallons of water a day, and yet we continue to feed the Juggernaut monster,” said Evan Marks, executive director of The Ecology Center. “A daily water footprint of 950 gallons is a sustainable global standard. I’m confident that we can win this war on water scarcity, and The Ecology Center is committed to providing our community with solutions to decrease our water footprint.”

“Splash! How Good Water Works” represents the first collaborative project between The Ecology Center and Hurley’s H20 initiative.

About The Ecology Center

The Ecology Center is an exciting new educational center, whose purpose is to engage the entire family in fun, hands-on activities that teach practical, environmental solutions at the household and community level. The Ecology Center is located at 32701 Alipaz St. in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. For more information, please visit www.theecologycenter.org or (949) 443-4223.

About Hurley

Founded in 1999, Hurley is an authentic “Microphone for Youth” brand rooted in surf, skate, art, music and beach cultures. Driven by creativity and freedom of expression, Hurley develops world-class products for guys, girls and kids, including sportswear, footwear, eyewear, accessories, loungewear, swimwear and wetsuits. A wholly owned, independently run subsidiary of Nike, Inc., Hurley’s corporate headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, Calif., with international offices in Tokyo, Sydney, Barcelona and Bali. For more information, visit www.hurley.com.

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