While many adults may not understand the importance of water conservation, a number of fifth-graders in Craven County have been drenched in it.
As part of the Craven County Water Conservative Initiative, a poster contest was created for the students as part of a way to show how much they know about “Less Means More.” Poster contest winners were awarded Monday night at the N.C. History Center.
Posters were judged on appearance, creativity and the message of the posters, according to Linda Staunch of the Conservative Initiative.
“The most important thing was, did you get it; did you know that water conservation is important, and why it is important,” Staunch said.
Children were not required to complete the posters for a school assignment; it was just something they took the initiative to do. There were posters with tips such as checking faucets for leaks and using a broom instead of a hose to clean the sidewalk, to turning off the water while brushing your teeth and taking five-minute showers.
The reason the group involves youth is simple, Staunch said.
“If young people can understand how important it is to conserve, we can rest knowing that our future will know this and do things to conserve as well,” she said.
For the teachers, watching their students succeed beyond the classroom was rewarding.
“The kids really took the requirements and used their imagination,” said Karen Swanner, a fifth-grade teacher at Arthur W. Edwards. “The kids really listened, learned and took what they had learned and were very creative with their projects.”
The posters will be available for viewing for the next two weeks in the N.C. History Center.
