Westland, MI (March 8, 2021) - Mayor Wild and the City of Westland are joining other mayors and communities across the nation in asking residents to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely. Municipal leaders are asking their constituents to take part in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.
This annual challenge takes place from April 1 through April 30 and is a non-profit national community service campaign that encourages leaders to inspire their residents to make a series of simple pledges at www.mywaterpledge.com. Pledges include commitments to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution and save energy.
“As a leader committed to efficient use of the natural resources, I support the mission on the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, which is in line with the City of Westland's Mission: Green initiative. I encourage all Westland residents to participate in this year's challenge, which will demonstrate and renew our commitment to sustainability,” commented Mayor William R. Wild.
Last year, residents from over 3,800 cities in all 50 U.S. states pledged to reduce their annual consumption of fresh water by 3 billion gallons, reduce waste sent to landfills by 80 million pounds, and prevent more than 177,000 pounds of hazardous waste from entering watersheds. The Challenge goes beyond recent drought issues and looks at the ways our water use will affect the future of our communities – from how we grow food, to reducing polluted runoff.
My Water Pledge is a friendly competition between cities across the United States to see who can be the most “water-wise.” Mayors nationwide challenge their residents to conserve water, energy and other natural resources on behalf of their city through a series of informative, easy-to-use pledges online.
“Westland residents have always shown an incredible passion for green practices and conservation. I am confident our residents will show up and prove that we are one of the most environmentally conscious communities around."
To Join the Westland team click here and when asked about a referral for the team please insert our Parks and Recreation Director’s email – Kmulligan@cityofwestland.com If residents have further questions or want to get more involved in the Volunteer Water Project, please reach out to Kyle Mulligan at (734)-722-7620 or email KMulligan@cityofwestland.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. www.wylandfoundation.org
For more information, please call (734) 467-3200.
