HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-31 DWS Launches Inaugural 2019 Poster Contest for Keiki -- press release
DWS Invites Keiki to Enter Inaugural Water Conservation Poster Contest
HAWAIʻI ISLAND – The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawaiʻi,
announces the launch of their inaugural 2019 Water Conservation Poster Contest, open
to all keiki kindergarten through fifth grade. Entries are due on Friday, March 22, 2019 in
celebration of World Water Day.
This year’s theme is “Water, Our Most Precious Resource,” which is also the DWS
motto. Students will be asked to creatively interpret why drinking water resources need
to be valued, protected and conserved, as well as offer suggestions for incorporating
water conservation practices into their daily lives. Conservation resources, as well as
the DWS video — Water, Our Most Precious Resource, is available on the DWS
website as a reference for ideas. The poster contest aims to increase awareness and
encourage the wise and efficient use of our most precious resource, fresh drinking
water.
An original piece of artwork (no computer graphics or photographs) using any medium
except three-dimensional objects, chalk, charcoal or oil-based crayon, should be
submitted on a flat 11 x 17 inch paper. Entries must be submitted with a completed
entry form to any of the DWS offices islandwide in Hilo, Kona, Waimea or Kaū. The ʻ
entry form, complete contest rules, and additional information are available online at
www.hawaiidws.org, or can be obtained by contacting DWS at (808) 961-8050 or by
email at dws@hawaiidws.org.
Prizes will be awarded and an awards ceremony will be held in May. Winning entries
will be showcased.
About the Department of Water Supply
The Department of Water Supply is a semi-autonomous agency of the County of
Hawai‘i that is governed by the Water Board. Founded in 1949, its primary function is to
provide domestic water service through its 23 water systems throughout the Big Island.
The Department continually strives to provide safe, dependable, high quality, potable
water at a reasonable cost. For more information, visit www.hawaiidws.org.