NDOT News Release
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) recognized and presented plaques to the top three winners of the NDOT Stormwater Program Kindergarten through fifth grade “Love NV Waters” drawing contest at the recent March 13 Transportation Board meeting in Carson City.
Ruby Warren of Carson City received the third place award for the statewide contest. Warren is a third grader from Carson Montessori School in Carson City.
First place was awarded to Carson Redford, a kindergartener from Challenger, Silverado Campus in Henderson, while second place went to Chelsi Thornton, a fifth grader from Flag View Intermediate School in Elko.
The winning students from Elko and Henderson, who joined the meeting in NDOT’s Carson City headquarters via video conference from NDOT offices in their respective cities, were presented with plaques and had their photos taken with Transportation Board members.
“We like to congratulate and thank all of the students and educators who participated,” said Rudy Malfabon, NDOT director. “The drawings and messages from the students are very important in helping to share education and information about preserving Nevada’s waters today and for future generations.”
Submissions for the drawing contest were received from across the state and judged based on creativity and artistry in depicting the student’s favorite activity at a Nevada lake or river and/or showing an activity people can do to help prevent stormwater runoff pollution.
The contest was launched in an effort to help raise awareness with the younger generation about the importance of stormwater pollution prevention.
NDOT has published a 2017 Stormwater Program calendar with the top three winner’s drawings on the cover. All student submissions are featured in the calendar. In addition to the calendar, the top three winners’ artwork will be featured in the NDOT Stormwater Program brochure. Calendars, brochures and other stormwater educational items are available at NDOT public meetings and public outreach events.
For information about upcoming meetings and events, visit www.nevadadot.com.
