~ Mesa, AZ - The City of Mesa has emerged as one of the top winners in the Wyland Foundation National Mayors' Water Conservation Challenge. The city celebrated its victory with an event at Kerr Center for Agriscience, a Mesa Public School that focuses on agriculture, science, and environmental sustainability.

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman and Wyland Foundation President and CEO Steve Creech came together to recognize Mesa as one of only five winning cities nationwide in this year's challenge. The event was held at Kerr Center, where the fourth-grade students were presented with 100 pairs of Zenni EcoBloomz™ sustainable glasses by Mayor Freeman and Mr. Creech. The glasses were a symbol of the city's commitment to conservation and were handed out by Wayne Drop, the Water - Use It Wisely mascot.

Mayor Freeman took the opportunity to spend time with the students, reading a book on the water cycle and discussing the importance of conservation in a desert environment. "I value every opportunity to speak with students about the importance of water and what they can do to make a difference," said Mayor Freeman. "These conversations are about inspiring the next generation to understand how responsible water stewardship shapes the future of our communities."

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In addition to receiving recognition for their efforts in water conservation, Mesa also received a $3,000 prize for one lucky resident who took the water-saving pledge in April. Faith P., who was present at the event, shared why pledging was meaningful to her and her family.

Through their collective pledges, Mesa residents have committed to conserving more than 22 million gallons of water over the next year by taking small but measurable actions inside and outside their homes.

According to Wyland Foundation President Steve Creech, "The Mayor's Challenge has always been about finding ways to bring entire communities together around an issue that is both deeply important and often invisible in our daily lives - the water we depend on. Our work is to bridge that gap - to connect the expertise of city leaders with the actions of residents, and to make conservation something people can see themselves in."

The Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, founded by the Wyland Foundation, is the nation's largest water conservation initiative. It engages local governments and their communities to promote smart water use.

The Wyland Foundation, founded in 1993 by renowned marine life artist Wyland, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world's oceans, waterways, and marine life through public education. One of its major focuses is inspiring people to take action to stop ocean pollution at the source by demonstrating how daily choices, especially around water use, can reduce runoff and restore waterway health from source to sea.

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Mesa, AZ is the 36th largest city in the U.S. and the second-largest in Maricopa County with a population of over 515,000. The city is known for its commitment to sustainable development, diverse community offerings, and vibrant arts and cultural scenes. Some notable attractions include the Mesa Arts Center and Arizona Museum of Natural History.

Mesa actively pursues innovative infrastructure and environmental projects such as the Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline, a Food Waste to Energy Initiative, and a range of water conservation initiatives including incentives for xeriscaping (a type of landscaping that requires little or no irrigation), landscape watering guidelines, and public education campaigns aimed at helping residents use water wisely in a desert environment.

The win for Mesa in this year's challenge not only highlights their dedication to sustainable practices but also serves as an inspiration for other cities across the nation. When mayors stand with their communities to pledge towards conservation efforts like this one, it isn't just about saving gallons of water - it's about building understanding, creating shared purpose and inspiring people to take ownership of their water's future. And when people and cities move together, change doesn't just happen - it lasts.

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