Welcome to
LE/AD Lakes Education Action Drive

LE/AD, a nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving and preserving the natural beauty and quality of lakes and waterways all over Polk County and Central Florida.

Through workshops, conferences, lake cleanups, cardboard boat challenges, speakers bureau, and our most important asset – volunteers, LE/AD devotes all of our resources to Education and Action.

LE/AD and its board of directors are committed to preserving the water quality of Polk County and beyond. Using workshops, LE/AD is able to inform citizens and elected officials of their roll in improving and preserving our most valuable resource – WATER.

LE/AD Goals

To educate and instruct the public on the beautification and preservation of the lakes, including the surrounding areas and wildlife, in Polk County.

To promote and organize remedial activities for the enhancement and community enjoyment of the lakes, including the surrounding areas of wildlife, in Polk County.

What can you do to protect the water quality in Polk County?

Here are just a few resources to get you started.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ is a set of nine guiding principles which help protect natural resources and preserve Florida’s unique beauty. A Florida-friendly landscape is beautiful yet saves water and protects the environment too. Read more.

Florida-Friendly Fertilizing

Sometimes Florida yards need fertilizer to help keep them healthy, but applying too much fertilizer, too often or at the wrong time can cause water pollution. Recent studies have shown that rising nitrate levels in many local water bodies can be traced to fertilizer. Read more.

Volunteering

Volunteers are most needed in the Polk County Environmental Lands Program. There are a varied number of volunteer positions for those who want to join an enthusiastic team of dedicated citizens. Find out more about volunteering opportunities by clicking here.

Our Sponsors

Important Numbers

Lakes Education/Action Drive
2 E. Lake Howard Drive
Winter Haven, FL 33881
863-221-LEAD (5323)

City of Lakeland Lakes &
Stormwater Division
Lakefront Management,
Water Quality
(863) 834-3300

City of Winter Haven
Natural Resources
Lakefront Management,
Water Quality
(863) 291-5881

Lake Region Lakes
Management District
Boating, Water Quantity,
Lake Levels
(863) 293-1441

Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
Fish & Wildlife
(863) 648-3200

Southwest Florida Water Management District
Surface Water Management, Wetlands, Water Conservation
(863) 534-1448

Department of
Environmental Protection
(DEP)
Aquatic Plants, Wetlands
(863) 534-7074

Polk County Natural Resources
Lakefront management,
water quality
(863) 534-7377

LE/AD, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization located in Florida, dedicated to environmental education and lake preservation and protection.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELPFLA, OR VIA THE INTERNET AT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” Registration Number CH4525.

Welcome to LE/AD Lakes Education Action Drive