HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-080RESOLUTION NO. 09-080
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF
APRIL, 2009, AS "WATER CONSERVATION
MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
1. Florida's natural beauty, crystal blue waters and white
sand beaches attract residents and visitors from around the world;
and clean and sustainable water resources are vital to Florida's
environment, economy and quality of life.
2. More than ninety percent of Florida's drinking water is
supplied by underlying aquifers, and our quality of life and the
economy depend upon a clean and healthy environment.
3. Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons of fresh
water per day, and the future of Florida depends greatly upon the
availability of water.
4. South Florida residents consume 179 gallons per person
per day - the highest water usage in the state.
5. 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.
6. Water conservation can cost as little as 6 cents to 72
cents per 1,000 gallons of water saved, while the cost of
constructing alternative water supply facilities can range from
$5.00 to $7.00 per 1,000 gallons of water created.
7. 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.
8. The South Florida Water Management District, is
implementing a Comprehensive Water Conservation Program to instill
a lasting culture of conservation in our communities.
9. 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 by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of April, 2009,
as "WATER CONSERVATION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens and businesses of St. Lucie
County to help protect our precious resource by practicing water
saving measures and becoming more aware of the need to save water.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 2009.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
.
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND