Board honors Southwest Florida Water Management District for promoting water conservation in the community
During its April 1 meeting, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Water Conservation Month and May 17 through May 23, 2026, as Florida Water Reuse Week. Amber Smith, government affairs regional manager with the Southwest Florida Water Management District, accepted the recognition.
Since 1999, Hillsborough County has partnered with the State of Florida, including the Southwest Florida Water Management District, in designating April as Water Conservation Month to teach residents ways they can help save Florida's water resources. Water reuse conserves Florida's limited water resources, and WateReuse Florida has designated May 17 through May 23, 2026, as Florida Water Reuse Week.
After accepting the proclamation, Smith thanked the Board and said it is essential that all residents help in conserving water, especially since the county is experiencing a Stage 3 Extreme Regional Supply Shortage as declared by Tampa Bay Water.
"[The public's] efforts do make a difference," she said. "There's so many technologies out there available that are implemented for [the public] at a discount, now."
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