Western Municipal Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District, Inland Empire Utilities Agency and other participating water agencies recognized local residents on June 10 as part of the second annual Western Water-wise Landscape Contest.

"This year’s contest included an eligibility area of more than 1,300 square miles," said Western board member S.R. "Al" Lopez. "With nearly 100 entries received, it’s clear that customers want to help save water."

The winning contest entries for this year include:

• Regional, first place: Matt and Hillary Pruitt, Riverside

• Regional, second place: Mariah Ho, Menifee

• Regional, third place: Tim and Laura McPherson, Fontana

• Western Municipal Water District: David and Leanne Austin

• Eastern Municipal Water District: Mariah Ho

• Inland Empire Utilities Agency: Tim and Laura McPherson

• City of Corona: Doris Calderon

• Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District: Maryanne Advertisement
Johnson

• Rancho California Water District: Bill Silverthorn

• Riverside Public Utilities: Matt and Hillary Pruitt

"Conserving water during these times of drought remains one of the biggest challenges facing our region," said Eastern board president Ron Sullivan. "All of the entries recognized illustrate that adopting water-wise landscapes can save water and look beautiful at the same time."

Western offers a complimentary copy of "Water Wise Gardening for the Inland Empire," an educational CD that teaches how to save water with beautiful plants.

Customers can pick up a free CD at Western’s offices in Riverside and Murrieta. There is a limit of one CD per family while supplies last.

For more information on how to be waterwise, call the Water Use Efficiency Hotline at (951) 789-5086 or visit www.wmwd.com.