“Respect Mother Nature -throw trash away!”  ~Alexa Setterquist, Laurel Wood Elementary

 

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Congratulations & THANK YOU, 5th Grade Artists!

The City of Salinas wanted to bring attention to preserving our valuable natural water resources, so we called upon our local 5th graders! 

Students submitted artwork to promote the prevention of litter and other pollution from entering our storm drains that flow to our ground water, streams, creeks, rivers, and the ocean. The artwork also demonstrates taking simple steps to prevent pollution on land to protect water resources and wildlife. 

Congratulations to our 10 selected contest winners!  Please watch for the pieces created by these talented students to be displayed in public facilities, on social media, and in print ads.

 

“Don't trash the planet.”  ~Victoria Maravillas, Frank Paul Elementary

 

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“Stopping Pollution is the Best Solution.”  ~Fritzi Matias, Fremont Elementary

 

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“I can protect water resources and wildlife by picking up trash that I see on the ground.  I can recycle things to help the environment.”  ~Liz Chavarin, New Republic Elementary

 

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“To keep the earth clean is to recycle.  Also, don't litter.  Finally, don't dump stuff in the drain.”  ~Dayven Marqez, New Republic Elementary

 

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“I recycle a lot and don't use straws when I go out to eat.  I make sure to tell people not to throw trash in the gutter.  I try my best to tell my mom to help nature.”  ~Lea Uy, Roosevelt Elementary

 

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“To save Salinas wildlife I never spill anything down the drain."  ~ Jonathan Sandjong, New Republic Elementary

 

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​ "I protect water and wildlife by throwing trash in the trash can if I see it on the ground.  I don't use plastic water bottles.  I hope this inspires you to do the same.”  ~Marianna Acero, La Joya Elementary

 

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“Be part of the Solution NOT the pollution.”  ~Maya Perez, Frank Paul Elementary

 

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“What happens when you litter? vs What happens when you throw your trash away?”  ~Precious Alvarez, Frank Paul Elementary

 

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