CORINTH JOINS WYLAND NATIONAL WATER CONSERVATION CHALLENGE
CORINTH, TX, April 2, 2026 — The City of Corinth is proud to once again participate in the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, a nationwide initiative encouraging residents to take simple, meaningful steps to conserve water, reduce waste, and protect local waterways. With drought conditions and rising utility costs impacting communities across the country, water conservation remains a top priority for Corinth.
“Small actions add up to big results,” said Mayor Bill Heidemann. “By taking part in the Mayor’s Challenge, Corinth residents can help conserve water, reduce waste, and protect our environment for generations to come. This is a simple way for our community to work together and make a lasting difference.”
Celebrating its 16th year, the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation runs April 1–30 and invites residents to visit mywaterpledge.com to select from 17 conservation action pledges that can be easily incorporated into daily life. Each year, participants from thousands of cities across all 50 states pledge to reduce water use, minimize waste, and prevent pollution from entering local watersheds.
In past challenges, residents nationwide have pledged to reduce annual freshwater consumption by more than 1 billion gallons, divert millions of pounds of waste from landfills, and prevent hazardous pollutants from reaching waterways. Last year’s Impact Insight Initiative provided localized data showing how individual conservation efforts benefit both communities and the nation. From major cities like New York to small towns such as Truckee, California, collective participation has already helped save more than 68 billion gallons of water to date.
By taking part in the Mayor’s Challenge, Corinth residents not only support long-term sustainability efforts but also have the chance to win more than $50,000 in eco-friendly prizes, including $3,000 toward home utility payments, water-saving fixtures, and other sustainable products.
The Mayor’s Challenge is sponsored by the Wyland Foundation. Residents can take the pledge at mywaterpledge.com.
About the Wyland Foundation
Founded in 1993, the Wyland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving the world’s oceans, waterways, and marine life. The foundation advances environmental awareness through community events, education programs, and public art projects.
