Mesa’s Blueprint for Water Conservation: Winning the Mayor’s Challenge

Donna DiFrancesco, conservation coordinator for the City of Mesa, AZ, who shares how Mesa won the Wyland’s National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Donna highlights the city’s innovative programs—like water management for commercial customers and HOAs, residential grass-to-landscape drip conversions, tree bonus incentives, and water education for schools—that empower residents and businesses to use water more efficiently. She also introduces helpful tools such as Mesa’s Water Calendar for personal water budgeting and a library of videos on demand covering landscaping, irrigation troubleshooting, and DIY water-saving tips. Donna explains how these efforts help Mesa reduce water use while sustaining the environment. Podcast Recorded on November 13, 2025