District proclaims April as ‘Springs Protection Awareness Month’

The Governing Board for the Northwest Florida Water Management District passed a resolution at its recent Board meeting proclaiming April as “Springs Protection Awareness Month.”

The resolution reads as follows:

WHEREAS, northwest Florida is home to more than 250 springs, including five first magnitude springs, and

WHEREAS, springs are essential to the environment, economy, residents of, and visitors to, northwest Florida, and

WHEREAS, springs also provide important recreational resources and opportunities that are enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, and

WHEREAS, healthy springs reflect the Northwest Florida Water Management District’s commitment to water resource protection,

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Governing Board of the Northwest Florida Water Management District:

That April 2023 is recognized as “Springs Protection Awareness Month.”