BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The 21st Annual Water Matters Day, the County's signature water conservation event takes place Saturday, March 11 from 9AM to 3PM at Tree Tops Park in Davie. This year's theme is Save BLUE. Live GREEN. 

Residents will have the opportunity to learn about local and regional water resources and how Broward's water managers are planning to meet the growing population's future needs. Free native trees will be available to eligible residents who visit at least 10 of the event's 40 educational exhibits. 

Water Matters Day plans to make water conservation and education fun with activities that include crafts for children, native landscaping and irrigation demonstrations, food trucks, giveaways and raffles. Residents will also learn how they can save money by upgrading to water-saving devices at home. Admission to the event is free, but visitors will be charged the park's weekend entree fee of $1.50 per person.

The NatureScape Broward Emerald Awards will also be presented to the creators of model Florida-friendly landscapes designed to preserve our natural resources and provide valuable habitats for native and migratory wildlife. 

This year's event will also feature seminars from UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center on disease-tolerant citrus. A limited number of Sugar Belle® mandarin trees will be available to seminar attendees. For more information on Water Matters Day or water conservation, visit WaterMatters.Broward.org.

Resilient Environment Department
Broward County's Resilient Environment Department is responsible for advancing the resilience of our community through diverse environmental, planning, housing, regulatory and community-oriented programs. The Department is charged with leading planning efforts and steering projects to urgently mitigate climate change and its impacts, including measures to advance clean energy solutions, address the local impacts of sea-level rise, reduce emissions and protect against economic inequities. By implementing these actions, Broward County offers a greener, more sustainable, and climate-resilient community. For more information, email resilience@broward.org or call 954-357-6663. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.