The Southwest Florida Water Management District has developed online tools to help residents find ways to continue saving water beyond Water Conservation Month.
While the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us advocates "water conservation(Water conservation)":/conservation/ year-round, an extra effort is being made to promote conservation throughout April. Governments and water management districts throughout the state have declared April Water Conservation Month because April is traditionally one of the driest months of the year and typically marks the peak demand season for public water suppliers.
h3. Water Conservation Calculator
The District's water conservation calculator is designed to help residents estimate their water use. Once you have calculated your water use, take the pledge to conserve at least 10 percent of their daily use. Visit the District's web site at www.WaterMatters.org/powerof10/ to calculate your water use and to take your pledge today. Residents who take the pledge will automatically be entered into a monthly drawing for a rain barrel or a micro-irrigation kit.
h3. Water Conservation Classroom Challenge
The District also has an online project aimed at teachers and students. This web-based water conservation challenge for schools guides teachers and students to pledge to conserve water and develop a plan for a conservation activity. Each participating classroom receives a free conservation challenge kit, with class sets of conservation posters, stickers, water use surveys, leak detection tablets, bookmarks and pencils. More information can be found at www.WaterMatters.org/classchallenge/.
To learn more about water conservation, or to schedule a speaker, please visit the District's web site at www.WaterMatters.org/conservation/.
While the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us advocates "water conservation(Water conservation)":/conservation/ year-round, an extra effort is being made to promote conservation throughout April. Governments and water management districts throughout the state have declared April Water Conservation Month because April is traditionally one of the driest months of the year and typically marks the peak demand season for public water suppliers.
h3. Water Conservation Calculator
The District's water conservation calculator is designed to help residents estimate their water use. Once you have calculated your water use, take the pledge to conserve at least 10 percent of their daily use. Visit the District's web site at www.WaterMatters.org/powerof10/ to calculate your water use and to take your pledge today. Residents who take the pledge will automatically be entered into a monthly drawing for a rain barrel or a micro-irrigation kit.
h3. Water Conservation Classroom Challenge
The District also has an online project aimed at teachers and students. This web-based water conservation challenge for schools guides teachers and students to pledge to conserve water and develop a plan for a conservation activity. Each participating classroom receives a free conservation challenge kit, with class sets of conservation posters, stickers, water use surveys, leak detection tablets, bookmarks and pencils. More information can be found at www.WaterMatters.org/classchallenge/.
To learn more about water conservation, or to schedule a speaker, please visit the District's web site at www.WaterMatters.org/conservation/.