Ashlee Cornett

April showers bring May flowers...if you water right! 🌺 Get your irrigation system ready for summer by conducting a sprinkler spruce-up­ inspect, connect, direct, and select. Sprinkler Spruce-Up | US EPA

Design plans for the Southeast Water Production Facility, which will have the capacity to deliver up to 12.5 million gallons of water per day, are expected to be 90% complete in summer 2024.

It's #WaterWednesday! For more tips check out: Conservation Tips - Polk Regional Water Cooperative (prwcwater.org)

During cooler months, your lawn doesn't need watering every week. Your lawn needs watering when: - Grass blades are folded in half - Grass blades are blue-gray - Your footprint remains on the lawn So, skip a week of watering and save water and money. youtu.be/nEmmnOtzUpM

Commit to water savings in 2024. Take the “I’m for Water” pledge as you ring in the new year. epa.gov/watersense/im-… #EPAWaterSense

It's a NEW YEAR with NEW POSSIBILITIES! 🎉 PRWC's goal this year will be to continue to proactively identify alternative water resources and projects that ensure the future sustainability of our regional water supply. Do you have a goal for this year? Tell us about it.

It's #MeatlessMonday! Consider saving water and making a Garden Veggie Chickpea Salad! Each meatless meal reduces your overall water footprint by 100s of gallons.

While 70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered with water, only one percent is available for human use. Take the "I'm for Water" pledge and commit to saving water all year long. I'm for Water Pledge | US EPA

It's #WaterWednesday! For more tips check out: Conservation Tips - Polk Regional Water Cooperative (prwcwater.org)

Need inspiration for finding ways to save water throughout 2024? Use WaterSense's Resolution Checklist to find easy ways to save water each month.

Did you know that every week around five people are killed and 35 are seriously injured in crashes in Central Florida? The Kissimmee Vision Zero Action Plan officially kicked off in Fall 2023 with the goal of reducing these numbers to zero. Learn more at kissimmee.gov/visionzero.

Construction on the Southeast Water Transmission Main is expected to begin in October south of Haines City. Visit youtu.be/uYuQP82uO3A to see a video about the Southeast Wellfield and Water Production Facility Project.

Unpopular Teacher Opinion: We need to STOP inflating grades with “extra credit points” for permission slips, pencils, stuff unrelated to standards This communicates to parents that their student is more proficient then they have actually academically proven. That is a problem.

@MsBrownsLibrary I tried this once…helpful tip- after lunch is not the best time! Especially after taco/ nacho day 😂 Kids loved it!

Once I post this on my school socials….It’s gotta happen. Anyone know where to get cheap yoga mats?

Water restrictions are a vital component of water conservation efforts in Polk County. For more information check out SWFWMD site: Modified Phase I Water Shortage Restrictions Frequently Asked Questions | WaterMatters.org (state.fl.us)

Polk County residents, learn more about the new watering restrictions here: Utilities | Polk County Water Restrictions | Polk County FL (polk-county.net)

Skip your watering day and take advantage of the rain! 🌦️ Save money, water and time! 😀 Rain Barrels and Cisterns - Polk Regional Water Cooperative (prwcwater.org)

Happy Holidays from all of at Polk Regional Water Cooperative!

Looking for last minute gift ideas? We've got you covered! Check out our list of water-saving gift ideas. 🎁