BREMERTON – Mayor Patty Lent announced the City of Bremerton’s participation in the fourth National Mayor’s Conservation Challenge, a program committed to improving the environment by using a national contest to engage citizens’ conservation efforts in various cities.

Residents can take the Water Pledge at www.mywaterpledge.com. Participants in the winning cities will be eligible to win prizes, including a Toyota Prius, showerheads, home watering kits, and more. Last year over 40 Bremerton entrants won a prize.

Bremerton ranked No. 1 in its nationwide category in both the 2014 and 2013 contests. In 2012, the first year for this contest, Bremerton ranked No. 1 of cities in Washington State. We are counting on the involvement of our residents to get us to first place once again.

“Water is Bremerton’s remarkable resource. I encourage all Bremerton residents to pledge to learn more about their water and energy use at home,” said Mayor Lent. “This challenge, which runs through April, is an exciting opportunity to learn about water wise habits as we engage in a friendly competition with other cities across the nation to create a more sustainable environment.”

“The Mayor’s Challenge highlights the impact of each person’s environmental efforts,” said Water Resources Manager Kathleen Cahall. “The city’s prize for participating in this contest is increased awareness about the importance of our water resources.”

Cities with the highest percentage of residents who take the challenge win and participants in these cities are eligible to win prizes and will also see real results based on simple actions to save water and energy. The Mayor’s Challenge is presented by the non-profit Wyland Foundation.