In celebration of Earth Month, Charlottesville Mayor Satyendra Huja asked residents to join the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. The competition is currently active and will end on April 30.
By registering at mywaterpledge.com, residents can pledge to make small changes over the next year in order to become more "water-wise." Pledges include using a refillable water bottle, sweeping walkways instead of hosing them down, or washing only full loads of laundry.
Cities are competing to get the highest percentage of their residents involved in the pledge.
The free pledge also registers pledgers to win free prizes, such as water efficient shower heads, home watering kits, or even a new Toyota Prius Hybrid.
Click here for more information on getting involved.