Backup Documents 04/11/2023 Item # 4DPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need of every living creature; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, Water Management Districts, and Collier County are
working together to increase awareness about the importance of water
conservation; and
WHEREAS, Collier County and the State of Florida have designated April, typically a dry
month when water demands are most acute, Water Conservation Month, to
educate citizens about how they can help save Florida's precious water
resources; and
WHEREAS, Collier County has always encouraged and supported water conservation, through
various educational programs and special events; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school, and citizen can make a difference when it
comes to conserving water; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school, and citizen can help by saving water and thus
promote a healthy economy and community; and
WHEREAS, leak prevention is commonly thought to be the first step in conserving water,
Collier County will encourage citizens and businesses to focus on fixing leaks;
and
WHEREAS, Collier County Florida is calling upon each citizen and business to help protect
our precious resources by practicing water saving measures and becoming more
aware of the need to save water. For this 25th year of Water Conservation
Month, there will be a special focus on fixing leaks and all forms of water loss;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that April 2023 be designated as
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of April 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCAS CHAIRMAN