Rooted in Saving Water: Conserve and Share Photo Contest

EAA

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 28^th, 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.

 CATEGORIES

• Smart Irrigation – Drip systems, timers, efficient watering methods
• Rainwater Harvesting – Barrels, cisterns, catchment designs
• Composting & Soil Health – Compost bins, mulch, regenerative gardening
• Nature-Based Solutions – Native landscaping, tree canopies, berm & swales
• Youth in Conservation – Student-led or family-involved drought actions
• Everyday Drought Hacks – Creative routines or habits that save water

PRIZES & RECOGNITION

Each 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.

CONTEST TIMELINE

• Opens: Wednesday 25, 2025 (to kick off EAA’s 29th Anniversary celebration)
• Deadline to Submit: Friday, August 8, 2025
• Judging Period: August 11–22, 2025
• Winners Announced: Friday, August 29, 2025
• Winner Photography Sessions: September 2025
• Winner Recognition: November 2025 Board Meeting
• Calendar Release: December 2025

HOW TO ENTER

Submit 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:

• Full Name
• Address where your water saving practice is taking place
• County
• Category
• Photo Title
• 1–2 Sentence Caption
• Email & Phone Number

COMMUNITY’S CHOICE

Top 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

CONTACT

Nikki Young – Senior Community Engagement Administrator
nyoung@edwardsaquifer.org
(210) 693-5499

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
7:00 am - 6:00 pm