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L's environment; and
WHEREAS, more than 90 percent of Florida's drinking water is supplied by underlying
aquifers, and our quality of life and the economy depend upon a reliable, clean and available supply
of water and a healthy environment; and
WHEREAS, the St. John's River Water Management District is working with the State of
Florida, other water management districts, local government and water supply utilities to increase
awareness about the importance of water conservation and to increase efforts to conserve water;
the St. John's River Water Management District has always encouraged and supported water
conservation through its water supply planning processes, coordination of educational programs
and special events, cooperative funding programs, technical assistance and regulatory programs;
and
WHEREAS, all water users including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural,
institutional, hospitality, private citizens and others can make positive contributions to reduce
water use and protect Florida's water resources; and
WHEREAS, the St. John's River Water Management District, in collaboration and
coordination with local governments, utilities, businesses, agriculture, environmental
organizations and other parties with an interest in water use are developing a comprehensive and
long-term water conservation program to instill a lasting culture of conservation in our
communities; and
WHEREAS, 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
resources; and the St. John's River Water Management District encourages and supports water
conservation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Hoog, Mayor, of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2016, as
WATER CONSER VA TION MONTH
The St. John's River Water Management District is calling upon each resident, visitor and business
to help protect our precious resource by practicing water conservation measures and becoming
more aware of the need to conserve water. �% /,
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