Kearns Improvement District announced the winners of its third annual Water Conservation Art Contest, a program designed to promote awareness and appreciation for water conservation. KID serves Kearns and portions of West Jordan, West Valley and Taylorsville, and residents in those areas were invited to enter the contest.

“The message needs to get out into the public so they’re aware of what we’re trying to do and why we do conservation,” KID General Manager Greg Anderson said. “We are probably the leader in conservation in the state of Utah. We’ve been recognized for two years in a row by the EPA in their WaterSense program.”

Jamie Chandler was the winner in the adult category, with Yvonne Krause (second), Harmony Smithson (third) and Kaylene Fetzer (fourth). High school student Cait McCracken took first in her division, followed by Isabella Brown (second), Alexis Teasdale (third) and Jocelyn Vazquez (fourth). Everett Rodriguez won the junior high school category, along with Evelyn Watson (second) and Victoria Moore (third). 

The elementary school entries included several ties. First place went to Isla Jennings and Rose Tam, second place was Kona Gainer, third place was Liv Jennings and Andrew Tam and Meg Jennings took fourth. For more information, visit
kidwater4ut.gov.

“Water is very precious because we all need it,” Everett said. “I drew a plant and it says, ‘Use every drop like it’s your last’ because you want to make sure you save the water, so you don’t have to use your last drop.” λ