DATE: February 11, 2016
MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Rudolph
Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division
PHONE: 954-519-0328
EMAIL: rrudolph@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The 14th Annual Broward Water Matters Day event, themed "Commit to Conservation," will be celebrated on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Tree Tops Park in Davie. Water Matters Day is Broward's signature water conservation event where residents can learn about our valuable local and regional water resources, how water is managed, and how water managers are planning to meet our future water needs. Residents will receive tips on conservation, learn about rebates and incentives for upgrading to water-conserving devices, and learn how to create "Florida friendly" and drought tolerant landscapes.
In addition to learning how to save water and money, participants can leave with free native plants or trees. To be eligible, attendees will need to visit at least a dozen of the event's exhibits to obtain 12 stamps. More than 45 educational exhibits and booths will be on display to help residents learn about water conservation techniques, smart irrigation, native landscaping, and what role they play in protecting and conserving our water supplies.
Other activities include crafts for children, rain barrel and native landscaping demonstrations, Broward CodeFest for high school students, Food Truck Invasion, and a variety of giveaways and raffles. Activities will begin at 9 AM and run through 3 PM.
Admission to Water Matters Day is free, but the park's weekend and holiday admission fee of $1.50 per person will be in effect. Children five and under are free. Tree Tops Park is located at 3900 S.W. 100th Avenue in Davie.
About Environmental Planning and Community Resilience
Broward County's Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division protects, restores and enhances the quality, abundance and diversity of the County's natural resources through coordinated management efforts in five areas: water resource policy and planning, urban and natural lands management, beach and marine resources, energy and sustainability, and environmental monitoring. For more information call 954-519-1270, visit our website or follow us on Twitter.
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