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Solutions Challenge: Action Menu


The CWC Solutions Challenge runs 8:00 AM Earth Day to 2:50 PM on America’s 250th Anniversary.

Winners announced at 5:00 PM on July 4th, 2026.


The Challenge:

Create something that uses at least 5 ideas you believe are most important for the average person to implement. These can come from the Solutions Action Menu or be your own.


Top submission receives $250 in recognition of America’s 250th Anniversary, plus a large custom handmade garden accessory tailored to the winner.


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How much does this really matter?

Everyday things like yard care, leaves in the street, water spray vs drip irrigation… do they actually add up in a meaningful way?


Curious what others have seen or learned. If you’ve come across good research on this, feel free to share it.

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This does add up over time, especially across thousands of small, daily inputs.



If you want to dig into the research, here are a few helpful starting points:



• EPA on everyday runoff and pollution: https://www.epa.gov/nps/nonpoint-source-pollution-nps⁠



• Stormwater basics: https://www.epa.gov/npdes/what-stormwater-runoff⁠



• Nutrients from yard care (USGS): https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/nutrients-water⁠



After reading, which parts of the Action Menu stand out to you most?

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