Leesburg Joins 10th Annual National Mayor's Challenge For Water Conservation

Press release from the Town of Leesburg:

04/05/2021

Leesburg, VA (April 5, 2021) – Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk is once again joining mayors across the country in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.

The national campaign, which takes place April 1 to 30, actively promotes civic participation and action around water conservation, efficiency, and the sustainability of our nation’s water-based ecosystems.

Leesburg residents are being asked to make online pledges to reduce pollution, water waste, and explore ways to improve the health of their community. Participants will be eligible to win $3,000 toward their home utility payments in addition to other eco-friendly prizes. They can also nominate a deserving charity in town to win a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Residents can find water-saving tips and make their pledges at www.mywaterpledge.com.

“This pledge is but a small step to not only spread awareness but to ensure our water remains both clean and abundant in the future,” said Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk. “When you conserve water, you conserve life.”

Last year, residents from over 2,000 locations in all 50 U.S. states pledged to reduce their annual consumption of freshwater by 1 billion gallons, reduce waste sent to landfills by 29 million pounds, and prevented hundreds of thousands of pounds of hazardous waste from entering our watersheds.

The 10th National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is presented by the Wyland Foundation and Toyota, with support from the U.S EPA WaterSense, The Toro Company, National League of Cities, Hobie Surf and Petal.

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 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. For more information, visit www.wylandfoundation.org.

Media Contact:
Leah Kosin
Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2781

This press release was produced by the Town of Leesburg. The views expressed are the author's own.