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Chino Basin Water Conservation District’s (CBWCD) annual poster contest is open through Jan. 20 to all kindergarten through 12thgrade students for all public, private and home-schooled students within the district’s boundaries. This year’s theme is “Be a Groundwater Guardian.”
The contest is comprised of two categories. Kindergarten through fifth graders can participate in the visual arts contest; sixth through 12th grade students are eligible to participate in the infographic poster contest. The contest’s aim is to encourage students to assist the district in educating the community about where our water comes from and the importance in conserving this valuable resource.
Kindergarten through fifth grade students’ Visual Art Contest
A winner will be chosen from each K-5 grade level, and each winner will receive $100. Teachers of winning students will receive a $250 gift card for art and educational supplies, if the class has 10 or more entries. Each teacher who submits more than 10 entries will receive a $75 gift card. Additional information for the Visual Arts Contest can be found at: http://cbwcd.org/224/Visual-Art-Contest.
Sixth through 12th grade students’ Infographic Poster Contest
Sixth through 12th grade students’ participating in the infographic poster contest can create graphics that either explain how the Chino Groundwater Basin is recharged, offer tips on water savings or demonstrate how the student can reduce his or her own water footprint through conservation strategies. The infographic posters will be judged on creativity, spelling and grammar, data analysis, scientific communication and the use of citations. Winning students can win up to $250. Teachers of winning students will receive a $500 gift card for art and educational supplies, if the class has 10 or more entries; teachers who submit more than 10 entries will receive a $75 gift card. Additional information for the Infographic Poster Contest can be found at: http://cbwcd.org/225/Infographic-Contest.
CBWCD’s Education Committee will select five finalists from each category by late January. On February 28, the district will host a community vote event at their Winter Open House at the Water Conservation Campus to select one winner from each category. The Water Conservation Campus is located at 4594 San Bernardino St. in Montclair.
“We’re thrilled to work with Inland Empire students to show the community why it is important to conserve the water beneath our feet,” said CBWCD Community Programs Manager Becky Rittenburg. “Groundwater from the Chino Basin aquifer is a major source of drinking water in this region, and we hope to inspire students to learn more about where our water comes from and simple changes we can make to reduce our use.”
CBWCD encompasses all or portions of the following cities: Montclair (through water provider Monte Vista Water District); Chino, Ontario; Upland; Rancho Cucamonga (through water provider Cucamonga Valley Water District); and Chino Hills. To determine if a child’s school is within CBWCD’s boundaries go to the district’s Schools Served page at: http://www.cbwcd.org/191/Schools-Served.
More information about the contest and how to enter can be found on the CBWCD website: http://www.cbwcd.org/174/Poster-Contest or by calling 909-626-2711.
