It's more than a yard. It's a winner!

  • Awards Program

    The Community Water-Wise Awards program recognizes individuals and businesses that are committed to conserving our water resources and protecting the environment by using the best in attractive, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ as well as irrigation systems or techniques that minimize water waste. Winning landscapes represent the beauty and resiliency of our natural environment.

     

  • Program Goals

    The Water-Wise Awards program is designed to recognize attractive, water-conserving landscapes in various water-use sectors (e.g., homes, businesses, industry and government). Moreover, the program seeks to identify actual examples of outstanding Florida-friendly, water-wise landscaping and to promote those principles within the community.

     

  • “It’s part of the station’s mission to try to minimize our impact on the environment, it’s kind of in our DNA.”

    - Paul Carrol, WMNF Radio, 2012 Water-Wise Award Winner

  • “Winning a Water-Wise Award gave me an opportunity to share what I’ve done with people.”

    - Tom Ungaro, 2011 Water-Wise Award Winner

  • "I believe in water conservation and one way to do that is with microirrigation."

    - Beth Eisenfeld, 2008 Water-Wise Award Winner

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