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WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral's surrounding natural environment, the
ecosystem, and unique beauty it affords are the foundation of our community; and
WHEREAS, the planet's environment is currently facing numerous perils from
human -related activities that must be addressed, including a loss of biodiversity, extreme
weather, sea level rise, and freshwater depletion; and
WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need of every living creature; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, the Saint John's River Water Management District,
the City of Cocoa Water Utilities, and the City of Cape Canaveral are working together to
increase awareness about the importance of water conservation and stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral and the State of Florida has designated
April, typically a dry month when water demands are most acute, Florida's Water
Conservation Month, to educate citizens about how they can help save Florida's precious
water resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral has always encouraged and supported
water conservation, through various educational programs and special events; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school and resident can make a difference
when it comes to conserving water; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school and citizen can help by saving water
and thus promote a healthy economy and community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral will continue to support and expand
initiatives that enhance water -based sustainability and resiliency in order to improve the
safety, security and wellbeing of residents both now and in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Wes Morrison, Mayor of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2023 as
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
in the City of Cape Canaveral to help protect our precious resources by practicing
water -saving measures and becoming more aware of the need to save water.
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