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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
July 16, 2020
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Mayor Kelly Burk Encourages Residents to Participate in 9th
Annual Water Challenge
During the month of August, residents can make water-saving pledges and enter
to win eco-friendly prizes.
Leesburg, VA (July 16, 2020) – Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk is once again joining mayors across
the country in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. The
annual, non-profit, national community service campaign inspires leaders to engage their
residents in making life-style changes that add up to big reductions in water and energy
consumption.
Leesburg residents are being asked to make online pledges, beginning August 1, to conserve
water, which can generate great impact on the health of our oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and
wetlands. The challenge will run through August 31, 2020.
In the wake of the current pandemic, the campaign, normally held in April, will provide
residents with more opportunities to get involved safely from home, including making water -
friendly lifestyle changes, undertaking home-based environmental projects that add up to
cleaner, safer communities, and sharing tips and strategies with friends and neighbors.
Moreover, residents also learn about resources in their area to take their commitment of
conservation even further, from regional water and energy resource issues, to cost -saving tips
at home.
“Leesburg is a rapidly growing and dynamic community,” Burk said. “The National Mayor’s
Challenge for Water Conservation helps us draw attention to water supply planning and
conservation efforts to ensure that our water supply is properly managed and preserved for
future generations. Water is precious resource that cannot be taken for granted.”
Residents who participate will be eligible to win up to $3,000 towards home utilities in addition
to more than $50,000 in prizes. One lucky charity will receive a 2020 Highlander Hybrid to serve
its local community. To participate, visit www.mywaterpledge.com.
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. Over 7 billion gallons of water
have been saved since 2013. For more information, visit www.wylandfoundation.org.
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