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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL
2013 AS °WATER CONSERVATION MONTH" IN ST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WH EREAS, 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 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 2013, 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 2ntl day of April, 2013.
ATT~jST: ~ CI BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
V ~ t ~ _ ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
DEtUTY ~ _ ~_~~, CI~AIRMAN
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