Bonita Springs Florida Weekly

BSU announces water conservation poster contest student winners


Alinna Barrozo

Alinna Barrozo

Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. has announced winners of the 2020 “Drop Savers” water conservation poster contest. Conducted in partnership with the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association, BSU coordinated with Bonita Springs and Estero elementary and middle schools to encourage students to create a poster depicting a water conservation idea. The contest helps students learn about and promote water awareness and the importance of water conservation in their daily routines.

The following winners were chosen based on the water conservation message, creativity and originality depicted through their artwork. BSU awarded each winner with an award certificate, a $50 Target gift card and a $25 Royal Scoop gift card.

¦ Alinna Barrozo, Bonita Springs Elementary first-grade, Division 1

¦ Yesica Marcos, Bonita Springs Elementary third-grade, Division 2

¦ Nathalie Ricardo, Bonita Springs Elementary fourth-grade, Division 3

Yesica Marcos

Yesica Marcos

¦ Xingyi “Lorena” Huang, Bonita Springs Middle, sixth-grade, Division 4

“Water conservation is an important topic for all ages,” said John R. Jenkins, BSU executive director. “The earlier we can introduce this topic to our youth, the earlier we can create and reinforce water-saving habits that they’ll carry throughout their lives.”

Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. is a notfor profit water and wastewater utility cooperative founded by local citizens in 1970. The member-owned utility provides service in the City of Bonita Springs, the Village of Estero and unincorporated South Lee County. BSU encourages water conservation by all members. Resources on how to reduce water usage are available at www.bsu.us/water-resources. Members can also contact the customer service department at 239-992-0711 for information on how to conserve water inside and outside the home. For more information, visit the BSU website at www.BSU.us. ¦

Nathalie Ricardo

Nathalie Ricardo

Xingyi “Lorena” Huang

Xingyi “Lorena” Huang

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