Big Island keiki learn about water conservation through creative competition

Young artists can showcase their creativity and knowlege with the 7th annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest from the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Water Supply.

Hawai‘i Island kindergarteners through sixth graders are encouraged to create original
artwork with the theme of, “Being Water Wise is…,” illustrating how using water wisely can help conserve our most precious resource.

“The Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest is an opportunity for our youth to demonstrate
their creativity and learn about the importance of protecting our water resources,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda. “Conservation requires all of us, and we look forward to celebrating their artistic skills and learning how we can all be more water wise as families and communities.”

Entries will be judged based on creativity, inspiration, and originality and must be submitted by Friday, March 14, 2025. The Department of Water Supply has water conservation educational resources available on its website.

“Each year we look forward to the creative and beautiful work by our island youth and are
always amazed at their ability to connect their artistic talents with the importance of water as a vital resource,” said Manager-Chief Engineer Keith Okamoto. “Mahalo for your participation!”

Poster contest entries should be accompanied by a completed entry form available online,
or through email at dws@hawaiidws.org, or by calling Water Supply from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at (808) 961-8050. All contest rules are listed on the entry form.

Contest entries should be mailed or dropped off to the Department of Water office in Hilo, 345 Kekuanaoa St. #20, or dropped off at the offices in Hōlualoa, 78-6717 Māmalahoa Hwy, or Waimea, 65-1234 Opelo Rd, by Friday, March 14.

There is no charge to enter the contest, and prizes will be awarded to the top three entries from each grade level kindergarten through sixth grade. Prizes for first place will be valued at $150, prizes for second place will be valued at $100 each and third place prizes will be valued at $50.