Title
Special Recognition - Water Resources Stewardship Calendar Artists
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize Olympia middle school students whose artwork was selected for the 2025 Water Resources Stewardship Through Art calendar.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize Olympia middle school students whose artwork was selected for the 2025 Water Resources Stewardship Through Art calendar.
Staff Contact:
Erin Conine, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works Drinking Water, 360.570.3793
Presenters:
Erin Conine, Senior Program Specialist
Susan McCleary, Associate Planner
Background and Analysis:
For the sixth time, the Water Resources and Drinking Water Utilities held an art contest for Olympia middle school students to promote stormwater pollution prevention and water conservation practices. The City’s 2025 Water Resources Stewardship Through Art calendar will include the selected artwork. Twelve key messages were identified for the artwork to depict:
• Only rain down the storm drain
• Use a commercial car wash
• Scoop, bag & trash pet waste
• Practice bee friendly yard care
• Don’t drip & drive - fix vehicle leaks
• Rake a drain
• Take shorter showers
• Don’t let the water run
• Be a leak detector - find & fix
• Water landscapes early or late
• Install a rain barrel
• Don’t be a hoser - use a broom instead
Of the entries received, thirteen images were selected to produce the 2025 calendar, with four receiving an honorable mention. Each selected artist will receive a $50 Visa gift card and City Council recognition. The City will distribute the calendars to each of the selected artists, Olympia middle schools and will be available at City Hall.
Selected artists:
• MJ Healy, Washington
• Ashtyn G. Brandenburg, Washington
• Stellah Schoenacker, Reeves
• Kierin Alexander, Washington
• Eponine Bertucci Kenyon, Reeves
• McKenzie Rufing, Washington
• Vera Smith, Reeves
• Alex Moll, Washington
• Brooke Hensley, Reeves
• John Graham, Washington
• Morgan Shafer, Jefferson
• Violet Marie George, Reeves
• Zavier Taiji, Reeves
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Olympia community has a history of caring about healthy environments and clean waters; they expect the City to play an active role in their protection.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact related to this item.
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