Save Water & Conserve Our Water Resources

Calculating Your Use

During the 1997-98 season, Citizens for W.A.T.E.R. have sponsored a series of workshops to study sources of water in our county and state, and discuss conservation methods to ensure that succeeding generations have full use of the land we leave them. Hernando County citizens met with us once a month to hear guest experts from local, regional and state organizations, and to interact with them in lively question and answer sessions. From these programs came professionally-made videotapes which have been seen on Channel 14, Time-Warner's community educational channel. These tapes (a series of eight) are available for loan to community groups and for private viewing. Our group is also preparing presentations for use with a variety of audiences, and is already receiving requests for speakers to come to classrooms as well as civic group and homeowner association meetings. The year's topics are listed for ease in selecting videotapes, which are available for use, by Hernando County individuals and community groups.

In the meantime, get acquainted with the Utilities Departments library of  videotapes and books on water resources, supply, recycling and our Florida environment. It's quite extensive and it's available for use now by individuals and organizations. 

Call Alys Brockway (352) 540-4368 Ext. 35121 for more information.

Plans are for a new series, Florida Water 102, are in the making. According to current plans, this shortened series will begin after the first of the new year.

Additional information about Water Conservation Campaign and the programs below, visit Hernando County Government Broadcasting  HCGB
	ABCs of Florida Water Where do we get our water? What is the quality and quantity of Florida water?
	ABCs of Hernando County Water  What about Hernando County's water supply, springs and rivers?
	Save Our Water - Inside, outside, everywhere! - A look at indoor plumbing, sprinkler systems, micro-irrigation, and xeriscape.
	Water Law in Florida - Who makes the decisions? What is the role of Governor, Legislature, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management Districts, Basin Boards, Regional Water Supply, Local Governments and citizens?
	Ecosystem Management in Hernando County  - Is there a link between land and water use? What is ecosystem management? What is happening with the Withlacoochee River and Spring Coast Ecosystem Management areas?
	Water - Other Sources?  - Besides surface and groundwater, where else can we get water? Is desalination feasible? What about storm water capture and reuse of waste-water?
	Water In and Water Out  - Who ensures the water you drink is safe? What about wastewater - where does it go and who protects the environment?
	What Now?  - What do we do with what we've learned and how do we make a difference?