BROWARD COUNTY, FL - On Saturday, March 14, 2020, Broward County will celebrate “One Water – One Earth” at the 18th Annual Broward Water Matters Day event, recognizing the importance of water to our planet and the upcoming 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The event will be held from 9 AM - 3 PM at Tree Tops Park in Davie. Water Matters Day is Broward County's signature water conservation event where residents can learn about our local and regional water resources, how water is managed, and how Broward’s water managers are planning to meet future water needs. Residents will receive tips on water conservation, find out about rebates and incentives for upgrading to water-conserving devices, learn how to create “Florida-friendly” and drought tolerant landscapes, and get lots of eco-friendly tips.
As part of the event, the NatureScape Emerald Awards will be presented to several select municipalities' community groups and homeowners who have created and maintained model Florida-friendly landscapes designed to conserve our natural resources and provide valuable habitat for native and migratory wildlife or have completed exceptional projects.
In addition to learning how to save water and money, participants can receive free native plants or trees just for learning how to do the right thing. To be eligible, attendees will need to visit at least 12 of the event's exhibits and obtain 12 stamps. More than 50 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, the Food Truck Invasion, and a variety of giveaways and raffles.
Admission is free, but the park's weekend 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 Ave. in Davie.
For more information on Water Matters Day or water conservation, visit our website.
About Environmental Planning and Community Resilience
Broward County's Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division coordinates regional climate resiliency strategies focused on integration of urban and natural systems and protects, restores and enhances the quality, abundance and diversity of the County's natural resources through coordinated management efforts, with activities targeting five key 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.
DATE: March 5, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Rudolph
Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division
PHONE: 954-519-0328
EMAIL: rrudolph@broward.org