At the June 18 Miami-Dade County Commission Meeting, APP Florida awarded Miami-Dade County the second annual Excellence in Water Conservation Award.
The APP Florida Excellence in Water Conservation award celebrates outstanding dedication to caring for Florida’s water resources and promoting water conservation for the environment.
“One of the most important things we can do for the Everglades is to conserve water” said Eric Draper, Executive Director of APP Florida. “Miami-Dade County has shown an impressive commitment to water conservation with a long-term plan with measurable results.”
Since 2007, residents and visitors in Miami-Dade County have helped conserve nearly 10 million gallons per day, and have exceeded their water savings goal by 39%. The county has accomplished these reductions by providing incentives to homeowners and businesses, partnering with businesses, educating the public, and implementing watering restrictions.
One in three Floridians depend on the Everglades for fresh water. Wildlife also depends on abundant clean water resources to sustain their habitats throughout Florida.
“Our goal is to draw awareness to the importance of water conservation- the most affordable, most environmentally friendly, and most effective way to protect Florida’s treasured water resources,” said Jane Graham, Everglades Policy Associate at APP Florida.