DATE: February 27, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Diana Guidry
Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division
PHONE: 954-519-0317
EMAIL: dguidry@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department will recognize this year's NatureScape Emerald Award winners for their outstanding achievements at a special ceremony at Water Matters Day on Saturday, March 14th at 9:00AM at Tree Tops Park (Sabal Palm Pavilion) located at 3900 SW 100th Avenue, Davie, 33328.
NatureScape yards are sustainable landscapes designed to conserve our natural resources and provide valuable habitat for native and migratory wildlife.
This year's NatureScape winners are:
NatureScape Emerald Award Homeowners
- Gail Blount and Patrick Grodeska, Pompano Beach
- Serge Barthelemy, Hollywood
NatureScape Government/School/Municipality
- Driftwood Middle School, Hollywood
- Sample McDougald House/Centennial Park, Pompano Beach
NatureScape Special Achievement
- Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
- Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA)
Water Matters Day is Broward's signature water conservation event where residents can learn about local and regional water resources, how water is managed, and the importance of environmental stewardship to protect these resources. Residents will receive tips on water conservation, find out about rebates and incentives for upgrading to water-conserving devices and learn how to create a "Florida friendly" and drought tolerant landscape. Highlights include a tree and plant giveaway, raffles and other prizes throughout the day.
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.