Backup Documents 04/09/2024 Item #16H 1PROCLAMATION
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 and
help when it comes to conserving water; and thus promote a healthy
economy and community; and
WHEREAS, outdoor irrigation comprises a large portion of water use, and Collier
County encourages its citizens and businesses to focus on improving
outdoor irrigation efficiency;
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 261h year of
Water Conservation Month, there will be a special focus on improving
outdoor irrigation efficiency;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 2024 be designated as
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9'h Day of April 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN