Florida Senate - 2013                            (NP)    SR 1788
       
       
       
       By Senator Dean
       
       
       
       
       5-02579-13                                            20131788__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution recognizing April 2013 as “Springs
    3         Protection Awareness Month” in Florida.
    4  
    5         WHEREAS, Florida’s springs are essential to the
    6  environment, economy, and citizens of, and visitors to, this
    7  state, and
    8         WHEREAS, Florida has one of the most productive aquifers in
    9  the world, which supports more than 700 natural springs, giving
   10  this state the world’s highest concentration of springs, and
   11         WHEREAS, more than 93 percent of Florida residents rely on
   12  the groundwater supply and its vitality to the state’s economy,
   13  and
   14         WHEREAS, springs are a natural resource that must be
   15  protected, as they reflect groundwater conditions and provide an
   16  important habitat for wildlife and listed species, and
   17         WHEREAS, springs provide important recreation resources and
   18  opportunities that are enjoyed by citizens and visitors alike,
   19  and
   20         WHEREAS, Florida’s springs discharge more than 8 billion
   21  gallons of water each day, which is essential for sustaining
   22  spring runs and associated receiving water bodies, and
   23         WHEREAS, healthy springs reflect the State of Florida’s
   24  commitment to sustainable ground and surface water resource
   25  protection, NOW, THEREFORE,
   26  
   27  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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   29         That April 2013 is recognized as “Springs Protection
   30  Awareness Month” in Florida, and all levels of government are
   31  encouraged to support springs protection, restoration, and
   32  preservation awareness.