SWFWMD will bring its water-conserving restroom to several area festivals and events.

In an effort to promote increased water conservation during the ongoing drought, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will bring its water-conserving restroom to several area festivals and events. The first event will be this weekend's Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, which is being held at Al Lopez Park in Tampa. The restroom trailer will also be at the following events: Florida State Fair, State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Feb. 5-16 African American Heritage Celebration, Heritage Village, Largo, Feb. 28 Master Gardener's Spring Festival, Marion County Extension Service Office,Ocala, March 14-15 Venice Sharks Tooth Festival, Venice, April 17-19 Islands Fest, Davis Islands, Tampa, April 18 Green Thumb Festival, Walter Fuller Park, St. Petersburg, April 25-26 Mayfaire by the Lake, Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, May 9-10 Please contact: Robyn Felix at 1-800-423-1476, Ext. 4770 or Cell Phone: 813-781-9817 for more information. The restroom trailer features the District's current water conservation campaign and Florida-friendly landscaping tips through displays and free materials. It also features six private air-conditioned half baths with water conservation features, running water, lights, mirrors and a bathroom attendant who will keep the stalls clean and stocked.