City of Lakeland Water Education Center

at Se7en Wetlands

This property is a unique place where visitors from all over the State can learn about the importance of Florida's water resources and why wetlands are called 'Nature's kidneys'. After thirty years of successful operation as a Water Utility, Se7en Wetlands has had tremendous success as a new park complete with hiking trails, educational signage, and boardwalks overlooking wetland areas. The next goal is to open a Water Education Center to increase citizen engagement, outreach programs, and provide space for professional trainings to create skilled laborers.

Awards Received:

2022 WateReuse Community Water Champion
2020 FSAWWA Water Conservation Award for Excellence- Best in Class
2020 WWD National Top Project Award
2019 FWEA Public Education Award- Environmental Awareness and Public Outreach
2019 NAEP National Environmental Excellence Award- Public Involvement and Education
2018 TBAEP Environmental Excellence Award- Environmental Project of the Year

Supporting Documents

Master Plan PowerPoint Presentation	FWC Letter of Support
Se7en Wetlands Visitor Statistics (2018)	Polk County Letter of Support
Florida Trail Association Letter of Support	Mulberry Letter of Support
Friends of the Parks Letter of Support	Mosaic Letter of Support
TPO Letter of Support	Audubon Letter of Support
TBEP Letter of Support	FDEP Letter of Support
Se7en Wetlands Grand Opening Partnerships	Se7en Wetlands Educational Signage (Main)
Mulberry High School Letter of Support	Polk County School District Letter of Support