ART CONTEST: 2010-2011 Kokua Calendar

Posted On: Feb 01, 10

Be Energy and Water Wise
In ancient times, Native Hawaiians drew their water supplies from fresh water springs, streams and shallow wells. Incredibly, a population that may have reached a million people thrived on the Hawaiian islands through wise management of their lands and water resources.

In the United States, generating power consumes 3 percent of our nation’s water annually and 13 percent of the energy produced in this country is used to treat, transport and heat our water. Conserving water saves energy, and vice versa. The water-energy connection is complex, but it provides an excellent opportunity to get students thinking about the interconnection of ecological and environmental concerns.

This year’s Kokua Hawai’i Foundation calendar contest theme is Be Water and Energy Wise. While exploring the topics of water and energy conservation, we also encourage you and your students/children to reflect on the important connections between water and energy.

Think about your home, school, office building, neighborhood, garden, farm, park, etc. Reflect on traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge, practices, and innovations to visualize what it means to Be Water and Energy Wise. Use paint, crayons, pastels, fabric, collage, or mixed media to put your vision on paper. The possibilities are endless!

Who can participate? Hawai’i school-aged children grades K-12. (May be submitted by a Teacher, Parent, or Organization). Click here for more info. and complete guidelines.