h2. May 7-15 is National Travel and Tourism Week
Are you planning a 'staycation' to avoid the cost of rising fuel prices? You can enjoy the area's natural beauty and still make a difference in preserving its natural resources, thanks to conservation programs developed by the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
"National Travel and Tourism Week is May 7-15":http://www.ustravel.org/marketing/national-travel-and-tourism-week, and the District offers many ways to enjoy some time off close to home without sacrificing the environment.
*Saving Water While Dining and Lodging*
If you decide to stop for a bite to eat or even get a room for the night after a long day trip, you can save water for Florida's future by staying at a "Water CHAMPSM":/conservation/waterchamp hotel or motel and dining at a "Water PROSM":/conservation/waterpro restaurant.
More than 450 hotels have joined with the District to save water. The free "Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (Water CHAMPSM)(Water CHAMP)":/conservation/waterchamp helps hotels and motels save water and money while practicing more efficient housekeeping and landscaping. Part of the program involves a linen and towel reuse program that launders bed linens and towels every third day of a guest's stay, unless requested otherwise by guests. Find out more about the program at "www.WaterCHAMP.org":/conservation/waterchamp.
More than 280 restaurants in the District are taking steps to conserve water. The free "Water Program for Restaurant Outreach (Water PROSM)(Water PRO)":/conservation/waterpro helps restaurants lower operating costs and conserve water by making a few adjustments in service and appliances. Did you know that every glass of water brought to a table uses an additional two glasses of water during cleaning? Serving water only upon request is a great way to conserve water, save money and reduce staff time. Find out more at "www.WaterPRO.org":/conservation/waterpro.
*Explore the Outdoors*
Join the 2.5 million people who visit the more than 50 District public conservation lands every year. You can find these sites in the Recreation At-A-Glance brochure available on the District's web site at "WaterMatters.org/at-a-glance/(Recreation at a Glance)":/publications/search.php?id=193. The brochure shows the locations of District-owned lands and what types of activities are available.
You can find even more detail in the District's 152-page Recreation Guide, with maps of District-owned lands and the recreational uses allowed on these properties. Download or order the Guide on the District's web site at "WaterMatters.org/rec_guide/(Recreation Guide)":/publications/search.php?id=13.
Flip through the Florida Species Field Guides, available at "WaterMatters.org/species/(Florida Species Field Guides)":/recreation/species/ and find out what kinds of plants and animals you may spot during your excursion.
You can celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and make a difference at the same time. Look for a Water CHAMPSM hotel or motel when making reservations. Refresh yourself at a local Water PROSM restaurant. And explore Florida's natural beauty at one of the District's public conservation lands.
Are you planning a 'staycation' to avoid the cost of rising fuel prices? You can enjoy the area's natural beauty and still make a difference in preserving its natural resources, thanks to conservation programs developed by the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":/.
"National Travel and Tourism Week is May 7-15":http://www.ustravel.org/marketing/national-travel-and-tourism-week, and the District offers many ways to enjoy some time off close to home without sacrificing the environment.
*Saving Water While Dining and Lodging*
If you decide to stop for a bite to eat or even get a room for the night after a long day trip, you can save water for Florida's future by staying at a "Water CHAMPSM":/conservation/waterchamp hotel or motel and dining at a "Water PROSM":/conservation/waterpro restaurant.
More than 450 hotels have joined with the District to save water. The free "Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program (Water CHAMPSM)(Water CHAMP)":/conservation/waterchamp helps hotels and motels save water and money while practicing more efficient housekeeping and landscaping. Part of the program involves a linen and towel reuse program that launders bed linens and towels every third day of a guest's stay, unless requested otherwise by guests. Find out more about the program at "www.WaterCHAMP.org":/conservation/waterchamp.
More than 280 restaurants in the District are taking steps to conserve water. The free "Water Program for Restaurant Outreach (Water PROSM)(Water PRO)":/conservation/waterpro helps restaurants lower operating costs and conserve water by making a few adjustments in service and appliances. Did you know that every glass of water brought to a table uses an additional two glasses of water during cleaning? Serving water only upon request is a great way to conserve water, save money and reduce staff time. Find out more at "www.WaterPRO.org":/conservation/waterpro.
*Explore the Outdoors*
Join the 2.5 million people who visit the more than 50 District public conservation lands every year. You can find these sites in the Recreation At-A-Glance brochure available on the District's web site at "WaterMatters.org/at-a-glance/(Recreation at a Glance)":/publications/search.php?id=193. The brochure shows the locations of District-owned lands and what types of activities are available.
You can find even more detail in the District's 152-page Recreation Guide, with maps of District-owned lands and the recreational uses allowed on these properties. Download or order the Guide on the District's web site at "WaterMatters.org/rec_guide/(Recreation Guide)":/publications/search.php?id=13.
Flip through the Florida Species Field Guides, available at "WaterMatters.org/species/(Florida Species Field Guides)":/recreation/species/ and find out what kinds of plants and animals you may spot during your excursion.
You can celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and make a difference at the same time. Look for a Water CHAMPSM hotel or motel when making reservations. Refresh yourself at a local Water PROSM restaurant. And explore Florida's natural beauty at one of the District's public conservation lands.