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Water Conservation

"Keep our Winter Garden Growing. Water Conservation is at the root."

  • Water less in cooler months (November–March) water every 7-14 days. With cooler weather there is less evaporation. Turn off automatic watering systems and wait for signs that water is needed.
  • Water when grass shows signs of distress (bluish-gray color/folded leaf blades). Do not water again until symptoms reappear.
  • If rain is predicted within the next 24 hours, don’t irrigate.
  • Use a rain gauge to measure rainfall volume. This will help to determine how much water to apply.
  • When needed apply no more than ½” to ¾” of water.
  • Use the “can method” to determine how much to water. Place five to seven wide mouthed, flat-bottom cans (tuna cans work well) throughout the area. Water for 30 minutes and then measure the depth of water in each can. Average the measurements and use this number to determine how long to water.

Did you know...

  • Water use in Florida is forecast to increase from 5.1 billion gallons per day in 2000 to 9.5 billion gallons per day in 2020!!!
  • In Florida the population grows 450 people per day with over 450 acres of forested or vegetated land is cleared (twice the rate of Brazil’s rain forest).
Water Conservation is everybody's business.
For more information call (407) 654-2732

Lawn and Landscape Irrigation Rule

The irrigation of lawns and landscaping is permitted, providing irrigation does not occur more that two days a week and does not occur between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  • Odd number addresses may irrigate on Wednesday and Saturday
  • Even number addresses may irrigate on Thursday and Sunday
  • Non-residential Areas not associated with a physical address such as subdivision entries, medians and common areas, may irrigate on Monday and Friday.

Upcoming Seminars & Workshop

Water Conservation Volunteers Needed!

Are you concerned about water conservation and the environment?  Is your club or group looking for a community project that can make a difference? 

Volunteers are needed throughout the year to assist the Environmental Services Division with community education at fairs, festivals, seminars, workshops and other events throughout the City.  Individuals are also needed to assist with flyer and signage designs to promote the City’s water conservation efforts.

For additional information please contact Dennis Jones in the Water Conservation Office at (407) 654-2732, or email djones@wintergarden-fl.gov.

February
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Spring Landscape Seminar
Saturday, 2 Feb, 9:00 a.m.-noon at Little Hall.

March
Irrigation Seminar, Saturday, 15 Mar, 9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. at Little Hall

April
April Proclaimed Water Conservation Month
Bloom ‘n Grow Festival, 12 & 13 April at downtown Winter Garden
Rain Barrel Workshop, 12 Apr 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at downtown Winter Garden
Showerhead Exchange, 26 & 27 April, at ACE Hardware (while supplies last)

May
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Summer Landscape Seminar
Saturday, 3 May, 9:00 a.m.-noon at Little Hall.
Irrigation Seminar, Saturday, 17 May, 9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. at Little Hall
Rain Sensor Retrofit Program 28 April – 3 May (while supplies last)

Get landscaping and gardening tips from Central Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Newsletter. The eight page newsletter is now available online at http://cfyn.ifas.ufl.edu

Florida law requires rain shutoff devices on all automatic sprinkler systems installed since 1991, find out more about our Rain Sensor Replacement Program by clicking here!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 “Drop Saver” t-shirt design contest!

The City of Winter Garden Public Services Department celebrates its 10th annual “Drop Saver’s” contest.  Over 950 3rd and 4th grade students from 6 elementary schools participated in this years contest.  Each student had the opportunity to individually express ways to conserve water through a t-shirt design contest.  To aid students a presentation was given covering various water conservation topics followed by a questions and answers session.  Each student receives a t-shirt with their design imprinted on it, a gift card and a certificate signed by the Mayor and City Manager.

The winning designs can be seen by clicking here!

  • Calvary Christian School 4th Grade Kim Le 3rd Grade Emma Gneen
  • Dillard Elementary4th Grade Trevor Packey 3rd Grade Madelin Zubricky
  • Foundation Academy 4th Grade Brooke Hill 3rd Grade Dari Lord
  • Whispering Oaks Elementary 4th Grade Jaime Sharp 3rd Grade Josh Busch
  • Maxey Elementary4th Grade Kishen Patel 3rd Grade Dylon Romano
  • Hope Charter School3rd Grade Cecelia Dixon

For more water conservation information contact water conservation coordinator, Dennis Jones, at djones@cwgdn.com
or call 407-654-2732.

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