Title
Special Recognition - Olympia Middle School Students and the 2023 Calendar Water Resources Stewardship through Art Contest
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize Olympia Middle School Students whose artwork was selected for the 2023 Water Resources Stewardship through Art calendar.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize Olympia Middle School Students whose artwork was selected for the 2023 Water Resources Stewardship through Art calendar.
Staff Contact:
Erin Conine, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works Water Resources, 360.570.3793
Presenters:
Erin Conine, Senior Program Specialist
Susan McCleary, Senior Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
For the third year, Water Resources held an art contest for Olympia Middle School students to promote stormwater pollution prevention and water conservation practices. The City's 2023 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
* Replace high-flow toilets
* Take shorter showers
* Don't let the water run
* Be a leak detector - find & fix
* Water landscapes early or late
* Install a rain barrel
Of the 82 entries received, thirteen images were selected to produce the 2023 calendar, with six receiving an honorable mention. Each selected artist will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, a pizza party 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:
? Julia Harman, Washington
? Makenzie Bendiksen, Washington
? Eloise Cady, St Michael's
? Cooper Hodge, Reeves
? Connie Chen and Mia Colvin, Washington
? Tristen Mann, Washington
? Wi...
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