HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-057RESOLUTION NO. 12-057
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2012 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. MorethanninetypercentofFlorida'sdrinkingwaterissuppliedbyunderlyingaquifers,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 focal partners, are investing billions ofdollars to develop
alternative watersupplies, clean up stormwaterpollution, 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 ofwater saved,
while the cost of constructing alternative water supply facilities may exceed $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 2012, as "WATER CONSERVATION
MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens and businesses of St. Lucie Countyto 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 3`d day of April, 2012.