The Board of Water Supply (BWS) has kicked off its annual Conservation Week Poetry and Poster Contest, aiming to engage keiki in water conservation efforts.
The contest is open to students of all grade levels. Kindergarten through 6th grade students are invited to participate in the poster contest, while 7th through 12th graders can submit poetry entries.
The BWS sees the contest as an opportunity to educate both students and their families about the importance of water conservation. Entries are due by the end of February.
“These contests have been a long-standing tradition at the Board of Water Supply—47 years for the poster contest, which is open to students in grades K-6, and about 17 years for the poetry contest, which is open to students in grades 7-12,” said Keoni Mattos of BWS. “We’re excited to see the creative ideas and artwork students come up with. This year’s theme is ‘Worth the Wai,’ so we look forward to seeing their thoughts and artwork on this topic.”
Student Stella Rich shared her experience with the contest: “I really enjoyed researching how some native plants adapt to our environment to save water. In Hawaii, many native plants have waxy leaves that prevent water loss.”
