FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans joins mayors across the country asking residents to make a long-term commitment to use water resources more wisely by taking part in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation from April 1 – 30, and in return residents can win a new Toyota Prius, water saving fixtures, and hundreds of other prizes.
The annual challenge is a non-profit national community service campaign to see which leaders can best inspire their residents to make a series of informative and easy-to-do online pledges at mywaterpledge.com to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution, and save energy.
Mayor Evans stated “water conservation is critical to sustaining our community for future generations in this high desert region. Planning for the future of our water supply will require foresight and a commitment to using this precious resource with care. As the Mayor of Flagstaff, I encourage our residents to take the pledge and to actively engage in mindful water use throughout our community and beyond.”
To participate, residents enter online at mywaterpledge.com, and then make a series of online pledges to conserve water on behalf of Flagstaff. Cities with the highest percentage of residents who take the challenge in their population category are entered into drawings for hundreds of eco-friendly prizes, including home improvement gift cards, home irrigation equipment, and a Grand Prize Toyota Prius.
About the Wyland Foundation: Founded in 1993 by environmental artist Wyland (best known for his series of 100 monumental marine life murals), the Wyland Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world’s ocean, waterways, and marine life. The foundation encourages environmental awareness through community events, education programs, and public art projects. www.wylandfoundation.org
For more information about the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge and all the events and activities happening in April for Water Awareness Month visit www.Flagstaff.az.gov/wam, follow social media www.Facebook.com/flagstaffwater, email savewater@flagstaffaz.gov or call (928) 213-2116