MANASOTA & PEACE RIVER BBDs Meeting Notebook 10-21-09.docx

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Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Water Conservation Program (Water
CHAMP/PRO)
Water CHAMP and Water PRO: the cities of Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Oldsmar and New Port Richey, and the counties
of Polk, Pinellas and Manatee. Water PRO: Water PRO, an extension of the Water CHAMP program that promotes
water conservation in restaurants, began in May 2008. The CHAMP coordinator promotes the program through the
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, partnerships with utility companies, direct mail and site visits to association
members and independent restaurants. In cooperation with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, District staff
created a children's restaurant conservation kit to be distributed in Hillsborough County. Each kit includes a children's
activity book, crayons and a child's tattoo. While Hillsborough County purchased the kits ($1 each) directly from the
vendor, the City of Tampa is reimbursing the District $5,000 for 5,000 kits. Currently, there are 228 restaurants
participating in Water PRO. ACTION TO DATE: On time.
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