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SUMMARY:Rooted in Saving Water: Conserve and Share Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Drought is challenging us all—but across our region\, people are finding smart\, sustainable ways to adapt. Whether it’s conserving water through native landscaping or rethinking everyday habits\, we want to showcase how our community is staying Rooted in Texas. This photo contest celebrates your creativity\, conservation efforts\, and connection to the Edwards Aquifer. Your photos may inspire others—and could land you a spot in our 2026 calendar! Show Us Your Drought-Smart Solutions! As the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) celebrates 29 years of stewardship on June 28th\, we invite residents\, students\, businesses\, and organizations from Atascosa\, Bexar\, Caldwell\, Comal\, Guadalupe\, Hays\, Medina\, and Uvalde counties to help us look to the future by showcasing how you’re managing the drought. Whether you’re collecting rainwater\, composting\, using drip irrigation\, or embracing native plants—we want to see it! Winning photos will be featured in the 2026 EAA Calendar\, celebrating innovation\, resilience\, and the community’s shared commitment to protecting the aquifer. \n CATEGORIES\n\nSmart Irrigation – Drip systems\, timers\, efficient watering methods\nRainwater Harvesting – Barrels\, cisterns\, catchment designs\nComposting & Soil Health – Compost bins\, mulch\, regenerative gardening\nNature-Based Solutions – Native landscaping\, tree canopies\, berm & swales\nYouth in Conservation – Student-led or family-involved drought actions\nEveryday Drought Hacks – Creative routines or habits that save water\n\nPRIZES & RECOGNITION\nEach winning entry will receive a $100 VISA gift card\, an EAA Swag Bag filled with native seeds\, water-saving tools\, and aquifer-friendly tips\, be featured in the 2026 EAA Calendar\, and be recognized at the October 2025 EAA Board of Directors Meeting. Grand prize winner will receive a $500 VISA gift card! \nCONTEST TIMELINE\n\nOpens: Wednesday 25\, 2025 (to kick off EAA’s 29th Anniversary celebration)\nDeadline to Submit: (Extended to Tuesday\, September 2\, 2025)\nWinner Recognition: October 2025 Board Meeting\nCalendar Release: January 2026\n\nHOW TO ENTER\nSubmit two (2) to four (4) high-resolution JPEG photos (at least 1 landscape and 1 portrait) via our official SurveyMonkey Form. Each entry must include: \n\nFull Name\nAddress where your water saving practice is taking place\nCounty\nCategory\nPhoto Title\n1–2 Sentence Caption\nEmail & Phone Number\n\n Submit Your Entry \nCOMMUNITY’S CHOICE\nTop entries will be shared on EAA’s social media for a public vote to select the calendar’s front cover! Need a Little Inspiration? Not sure where to start? Check out this short video from our How to Be Aquifer Smart series for ideas on practical\, drought-wise solutions: Watch here \nCONTACT\nNikki Young – Senior Community Engagement Administrator nyoung@edwardsaquifer.org (210) 693-5499
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