Backup Documents 04/10/2012 Item # 4CPROCLAMATIONY
WHEREAS, more than 90 percent of Florida's drinking water is supplied by underlying aquifers and cleat
and sustainable water resources are vital to maintaining Florida's healthy environment,
economy and quality of life; and,
WHEREAS, Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons per day of fresh water and the future o>
Florida is dependent on the availability of water; and
WHEREAS, South Florida residents consume 179 gallons per person, per day, the highest water usage It,
the state; and,
WHEREAS, the state of Florida, together with local partners, is 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, water conservation can cost as little as 6 -7Z cents per 1, 0100 gallons of water saved, while
the cost of constructing alternative water supply facilities may exceed .$7 dollars per 1, 006
gallons of water created, 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, the South Florida Water Management District is implementing a Comprehensive Water
Conservation Program to instill a lasting culture of conservation in our communities; and,
WHEREAS, Governor Scott and the Cabinet of the state of Florida have designated April as Water
Conservation Month to encourage Floridians to conserve the state's precious water resources.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that
April 2012 be designated as
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of April 2012.
ATTEST.
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DWIGHT E. BROOK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FRED W.