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The New Look of Lee County
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4-17-12 Water Conservation Month 4-17-12 Water Conservation Month
Floridas natural beauty, crystal blue waters and white sand beaches attract residents and visitors from around the world; and Whereas: Clean and sustainable water resources are vital to Floridas environment, economy and quality of life; and
Whereas: More than 90 percent of Southwest Florida’s drinking water is supplied by underlying aquifers, and our quality of life and the economy depend upon a clean and healthy environment; and Whereas: Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons per day of fresh water, and the future of Florida depends greatly upon the availability of water; and
Whereas: The State of Florida, together with local partners, are investing billions of dollars to develop alternative water supplies, clean up stormwater pollution, restore rivers, lakes and springs, upgrade drinking water facilities and improve wastewater treatment; and Whereas: All water users including commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional, hospitality, private citizens and others can make positive contributions to
reduce water use and protect Florida’s water resources; and
Whereas: Lee County and the South Florida Water Management District, promote water conservation to instill a lasting culture of conservation in our communities; and
Whereas: The Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida are designating April as Florida’s Water Conservation Month to encourage Floridians to conserve the state’s precious water resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby proclaim the month of April as Water Conservation Month in Lee County.
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