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 2027 Water Resources Stewardship Through Art calendar.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize Olympia middle school students whose artwork was selected for the 2027 Water Resources Stewardship Through Art calendar.
Staff Contact:
Cameron Coronado, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works Environmental Services, 360.570.3936
Presenters:
Cameron Coronado, Senior Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
The Public Works Department, Water Resources and Drinking Water divisions held the 8th annual Water Resources Stewardship Through Art calendar contest for Olympia middle school students. The contest promotes stormwater pollution prevention, water conservation and stewardship of local waterways, while providing students with an opportunity to creatively express their knowledge and ideas about protecting our shared water resources.
The calendar is a collaborative effort between the City’s water utilities and provides an opportunity to advance a shared vision for water protection. Student artwork reminds everyone that they have a role in protecting the water we depend on, and that young people have an important voice in creating a healthier, more sustainable community.
Stormwater pollution prevention was a prominent theme among submissions for the 2027 calendar. Student artwork addressed the following topics:
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
In recognition of the strong focus on stormwater pollution prevention, the 2027 calendar is subtitled “Stormwater Pollution Prevention,” replacing the previous subtitle of “Stormwater Pollution Prevention & Water Conservation.”
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