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FL H9041

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Porter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2014 as "Springs Protection Awareness Month" in the State of Florida
  • Encourages all levels of government to support springs protection, restoration, and preservation awareness
  • Notes Florida's aquifer supports more than 700 natural springs and gives the state the world's highest concentration of springs
  • Emphasizes that more than 93 percent of Florida residents rely on groundwater supply, which is vital to the state's economy
  • Highlights that Florida's springs discharge more than 8 billion gallons of water each day and provide important recreational resources and wildlife habitat

Legislative Description

Springs Protection Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 382 (Adopted)

3/26/2014

Full Bill Text

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