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2010 Annual Report
water is fundamental
Over the years, Clean Water Fund’s programs have grown to encompass a wide range of environmental and health concerns. But all of these issues and all of our work connect to clean, safe and affordable water. This remains the fundamental core of our work.
Our issues have never been more important than they are today. They cut across the entire spectrum of environmental concerns.
Be Water Wise - Ways to Save on Water
With 1,350 miles of coastline, the 700 mile wide Lake Okeechobee and 10 million acres of wetlands including the Everglades, Florida is known for its abundance of water. Yet, even with an average of 54 inches of rainfall a year, the sunshine state is still suffering from a severe drought that is only expected to worsen in 2008.
Add to this the 175 gallons of water the average Floridian uses each day -- about 65 more gallons per day than the average American.
It's time we all do our part to protect our most important natural resource. Here's how you and your family can make a real difference in just a few simple steps.
Check out your savings with our water calculator
Palm Beach County Rock Mining Workshop
05/18/2011 - 00:00
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Location(s)
2300 North Jog Road Palm Beach Vista Center
West Palm Beach, FLContact Name:
Cara Capp
Contact Phone:
1 561-672-7638
Contact Email:
Hands Across the Sand
06/25/2011 - 20:05
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Location(s)
FL
Contact Name:
Cara Capp
Contact Phone:
1 561-672-7638
Contact Email:
Rock Mining in The Everglades Agricultural Area
An Inventory of Existing Resources and Assessment of Impacts
Clean Water Action and its partners have conducted an analysis of existing scientific information on the demonstrated and potential impacts of continued large-scale rock mining in the sensitive Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA).
The outcome of this project is the creation of the first comprehensive bibliography of rock mining resources available for South Florida. In addition, the report provides recommendations for further studies that should be performed before moving forward on any new or expanded mining operations. Among these recommendations are the use of geophysical tools to provide more accurate images of the porous aquifer and further investigation into possible interference with federal and state Everglades Restoration initiatives. Results of the analysis have confirmed previous assessments that the issue of rock mining in the EAA is multi-faceted and highly scientific.
Get the complete report.
(pdf, 172 kb)
BoardUp Miami 2010
Clean Water Fund has teamed up in Florida with BoardUp Miami, South Florida's premier action sports festival, for a weekend of water sport fun, April 9-10th, 2010. BoardUp features a professional wakeboard competition and a live music festival. Clean water is important for our health, our environment and also so many ways to have fun!
Visit the BoardUp and sign up to participate or buy tickets to come out and enjoy the festival as a spectator. Tickets are only $10 when you buy them before the festival.
A portion of the festival's proceeds will go to supporting Clean Water Fund's Florida work.
Everglades for All
In March 2010, Clean Water Fund released Everglades for All.
Over 1,500 Florida residents participated in our survey which was intended to get a pulse on how the public and diverse constituency groups feel about ongoing outreach and historic Everglades restoration efforts.
This survey revealed new opportunities for relationship building and will hopefully increase public input on key decisions in Everglades restoration.
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Over 1,500 Florida residents participated in our survey which was intended to get a pulse on how the public and diverse constituency groups feel about ongoing outreach and historic Everglades restoration efforts.
Tampa Bay Residents Guide to Minimizing Stormwater Pollution
This factsheet provides residents with simple steps to reduce stormwater pollution into Tampa Bay.
Florida Programs
Florida provides a unique quality of life that is largely based on the health, safety and beauty of its waterways. With over 11,000 miles of rivers, streams and waterways and 1,800 miles of coastline, the spectacular Everglades and over 6 million visitors to the state each
year Clean Water Fund’s research, education and action programs in the Sunshine State are vital to continued protection of natural treasures.
Clean Water Fund has worked for nearly 37 years to educate and involve Floridians on important environmental issues and, involving local communities to restore, protect and conserve Florida's unique natural heritage and precious natural resources for many years to come.
