Children throughout Long Island, NY showcased their artistic talents to show they care about water conservation by participating in Liberty’s Be Water Wise! Art Contest. The contest required elementary school children to draw or paint a picture and write a description of what water conservation means to them.
After Liberty NY Water employees voted on the artwork and accompanying statements, first place went to Centennial Avenue Elementary School second-grader Sara Mejia, second place to her classmate Myah Walters and third to classmate Kimberly Fuentes Ayala.
Students suggested not watering the lawn when it rains, turning the faucets off while brushing your teeth and taking shorter showers. “These are all excellent suggestions that will help conserve water and improve the environment,” said Chris Alario, President, Liberty NY Water. “I am confident these young conservationists and artists will share their suggestions and use their knowledge to make an impact in the future.”
Richard Kern, Liberty New York Water Senior Manager, Production spoke to the second-grade class about additional ways in which they could conserve water and where our drinking water comes from. “What is it doing outside?” he asked, pointing out the window to the falling rain. “The rain fills the aquifers, which is where we get our water from,” he explained. The class enthusiastically answered his questions and shared their thoughts on all things water. They were surprised to learn that watering their lawns uses more water than any other activity and agreed that they shouldn’t water their lawns for a few days after a rainfall.
All participants from across Long Island received certificates and reusable Liberty water bottles for their efforts.
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