Mayor Challenges Residents To Conserve Water In Eden Prairie

Press release from the City of Eden Prairie:

March 30, 2021

Mayor Ron Case is challenging Eden Prairie residents to conserve water, energy and natural resources by participating in the 10th anniversary of the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. The annual challenge is a friendly competition between cities across the nation to see who can be the most “water-wise.”

Throughout the month of April, residents can make a series of online pledges at mywaterpledge.com on behalf of Eden Prairie. Participants promise to follow a series of small conservation measures for their homes, yards and cars, such as washing only full loads of laundry, fixing leaky faucets and walking or biking short distances.

“As a leader committed to the efficient use of our natural resources, I'm honored to continue the City’s tradition of participating in this annual challenge,” said Mayor Case. “It encourages residents to make decisions every day that may seem small, but collectively contribute to the sustainability of our community.”

Cities with the highest percentage of residents who take the challenge in their population category a chance to win $3,000 toward their Home Utility Bills, and hundreds more eco-friendly prizes including Toro Irrigation Smart Controllers, Gift cards for Hobie Surf Shops, and more. In addition, residents can nominate a deserving charity from their city to receive a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Students and teachers are encouraged to take part as well.

The foundation has also created a new digital tool called MyVolunteer Water Project in support of the program that gives residents a unique way to do hands-on home, community and workplace projects year-round in support of their city’s sustainability efforts. The more projects residents do throughout the year, the better chance a city wins the mayor’s challenge in April.

To learn about Eden Prairie's Water Conservation Rebate Programs, visit edenprairie.org/WaterRebates.

This press release was produced by the City of Eden Prairie. The views expressed here are the author’s own.