The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority held their 23rd Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest for sixth grade students in Jackson County. Patrick Brzozowski, P.E., General Manager of LNRA stated that LNRA encourages everyone to learn all they can to better manage, conserve and protect our most valuable resource – Water.
The theme of the contest was Water Conservation. “Water Conservation” means to protect water quality by keeping water clean from sediment, chemicals, oil and livestock wastes; to protect water quantity by using smaller amounts; to use and manage water wisely now to ensure good water quality for future generations.
The posters were original works by the students and could be on any phase of water conservation. There were 211 posters entered. Participation ribbons were presented to all students entering the contest.
First, second, and third place trophies were presented to the winners:
EDNA 1st place
Kolt McCarrell 2nd place
Calyn Mangum 3rd place
Ruby Tobola
INDUSTRIAL 1st place
Emersyn Cortes 2nd place
Jayci Ells 3rd place
Kinsey Weinheimer
GANADO 1st place
Gabriella Girndt 2nd place
McKarti Hajovsky 3rd place
Hunter Hurt The three top winners from each school were entered into a “Best of the Best” county-wide judging with prizes presented as follows:
1st place - $50/plaque:
Gabriella Girndt, Ganado I.S.D.
2nd place - $30/plaque:
Calyn Mangum, Edna I.S.D.
3rd place - $20/plaque:
Kolt McCarrell, Edna I.S.D.
Honorable Mention -
$20: Emersyn Cortes, Industrial I.S.D. LNRA was very pleased with the participation and appreciate all the school administrators, teachers, staff and judges who helped make the 23rd Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest a huge success.
Edna Winners
Ganado Winners
