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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPipeline 04 - Fall 2020T H E O T AY W A TER DISTRICT • P R OUDLY SERVING E A ST C OUNT Y A ND TH E S OUTH B A Y SINC E 1956 A NEW SLETTER FOR CUS T O MERS OF T HE OTAY WATER DISTRICT FALL 2020 FOLLOW OTAY WATER ON... / SIGA AL DISTRITO DE AGUA DE OTAY EN... OTAY WATER DISTRICT – Board of Directors The Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. and is currently meeting online via Zoom to help ensure public safety during the pandemic. The public is encouraged to view or listen in at otaywater.gov. PresidentGary Croucher, Division 3gcroucher@otaywater.gov Vice PresidentMark Robak, Division 5mrobak@otaywater.gov TreasurerMitch Thompson, Division 2mthompson@otaywater.gov Board MemberTim Smith, Division 1tsmith@otaywater.gov Board MemberHector Gastelum, Division 4hector@otaywater.gov Dedicated to Community Service FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT CALL (619) 670-2222 OR GO TO OTAYWATER.GOV The Pipeline Newsletter is published quartely by the Otay Water District and can also be found online at otaywater.gov. Copywright ©2018 Otay Water District. All rights reserved. Otay Virtually Honors Poster Contest Winners for Their Artistry During Pandemic Otay reconoce de modo virtual a ganadores del concurso de carteles durante la pandemia Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Otay held its annual Water is Life Student Poster Contest for students in its service area in grades kindergarten through 12. The District selected six students as winners and honored them at its September 2020 virtual Board meeting. The contest is one of the various educational programs offered by the District. It aims to encourage students to reflect on the importance of using water wisely while illustrating the theme of “water is life” on posters. Entries are placed in three categories: kindergarten through fifth, middle, and high school. This year, there were no middle school entries. While many students in Otay’s service area stayed home learning during the pandemic, three elementary and three high school students took time to create posters demonstrating their creativity and awareness of water conservation and stewardship. “As I grew up, I started learning that the Earth has an expiration date,” said Sofia Perez Valles, first- place winner in the high school category. “Through this poster, I was able to continue the passion of mine to help save the Earth because I was able to inform people of the different ways that we can support water-use efficiency.” Otay awarded a certificate, art kit, and goody bag to all six winners. In addition to these prizes, first- and second-place winners received a gift card. Otay also entered the six posters into the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s annual student poster contest for a chance to be selected and featured in its 2021 Water is Life calendar. “We thank all the students who participated in the Water is Life Poster Contest, especially during these uncertain times,” said Otay General Manager Jose Martinez. “The pandemic was no match for the perseverance and creative talents that our students applied to showcase the value of water.” To learn more about Otay’s contest and other educational programs, visit otaywater.gov/education. En medio de la pandemia del COVID-19, Otay llevó a cabo su Concurso de Carteles Estudiantiles “El agua es vida” para los alumnos en su área de servicio que cursan desde kínder hasta el 12° grado. El Distrito seleccionó a los seis estudiantes ganadores, y los reconoció en su Junta Directiva virtual celebrada en septiembre de 2020. Este concurso es uno de los programas educativos que ofrece el Distrito. El objetivo es animar a los estudiantes a reflexionar sobre la importancia de utilizar el agua de manera inteligente e ilustrar el tema “El agua es vida” en los carteles. El concurso está dividido en tres categorías: kínder a quinto grado, secundaria y preparatoria. Este año, no se recibió ningún cartel de nivel secundaria. A pesar de que muchos estudiantes en el área de servicio de Otay se quedaron en casa aprendiendo durante la pandemia, tres estudiantes de primaria y tres de preparatoria se dedicaron a crear sorprendentes carteles demostrando su creatividad y conciencia sobre temas de conservación y administración del agua. “A medida que fui creciendo, aprendí que la Tierra tiene una fecha de caducidad”, mencionó Sofia Perez Valles, ganadora del primer lugar en la categoría de preparatoria. “A través de este póster, puedo continuar con mi pasión por salvar la Tierra porque puedo informar a la gente sobre las diferentes formas en que podemos apoyar el uso eficiente del agua”. Los seis ganadores recibieron un certificado, un kit de arte, y una bolsa de regalos por parte de Otay. Además de estos premios, los ganadores del primer y segundo lugar recibieron una tarjeta de regalo. Otay también inscribió los seis trabajos ganadores en el Concurso Anual de Carteles Estudiantiles del Distrito Metropolitano del Agua del Sur de California para competir y tener la oportunidad de que las obras sean presentadas en el calendario “El agua es vida 2021”. “Agradecemos la participación de los estudiantes en el Concurso de Carteles Estudiantiles ‘El agua es vida’, especialmente durante estos tiempos difíciles”, mencionó el gerente general de Otay, José Martínez. “La pandemia no fue un obstáculo para la perseverancia y creatividad que nuestros estudiantes aplicaron para mostrar el valor del agua”. Para obtener más información sobre el concurso y otros programas educativos de Otay, por favor visite otaywater.gov/maestros. ELEMENTARY CATEGORY WINNERS: GANADORES A NIVELPRIMARIA HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORYWINNERS: GANADORES A NIVEL PREPARATORIA Zahraa Alzayadi, Fifth Grade, Jamacha Elementary Zahraa Alzayadi, 5.° grado Jamacha Elementary Sofia Perez Valles, 12th Grade, Olympian High Sofia Perez Valles, 12.o grado, Olympian High Amy Coghill, Third Grade, Tiffany Elementary Amy Coghill, 3.er grado, Tiffany Elementary Stephenie Pace, 12th Grade, Olympian High Stephenie Pace, 12.o grado, Olympian High Sophie Coghill, Kindergarten, Tiffany Elementary Sophie Coghill, kinder, Tiffany Elementary Lucia Perez Valles, 10th Grade, Olympian High Lucia Perez Valles, 10.o grado, Olympian High The Garden is Open! Consultations Receive a one-on-one phone or video consultation to help you understand more about water harvesting, or how to set up, retrofit, operate, and maintain your irrigation or landscape. For cost and to register, visit thegarden.org/consultations. Garden Yoga Find alignment, exercise, and stillness with outdoor yoga at the Garden. Sign up for morning and evening classes and/or bring the kids for family yoga classes. Free for mem-bers; $12 for nonmembers. For class schedule and registration, visit thegarden.org/learn/garden-yoga. Nature Therapy Stroll the Garden and connect with nature gradually through a series of simple exer-cises using the five senses. Exercises and methods are based on the Japanese “Forest Bathing” practice and instructed by a Garden docent with a Ph.D. in performance psychol-ogy, specializing in wellness strategies. For upcoming dates, cost and to register, visit thegarden.org/learn/nature-therapy. Kindness Bingo (All Ages) Bring a lot of joy and fun into your home by playing Ms. Smarty-Plants Kindness Bingo with your family, neighbors, and friends. Visit mssmartyplants.org. Water-Saver Lesson (K-6) Observe, record, and identify water-use efficiency opportunities within your home and landscape. Join Ms. Smarty-Plants for a virtual lesson, field trip, fun quiz, and more to become Earth Heroes from home. Visit mssmartyplants.org. Support the Garden for Free Day Fridays To remain open, the Garden now charges a small admission fee. However, we invite you to join in a challenge to create Free Day Fridays – a day to visit the Garden the second Friday of every month for free. Consider renewing or increasing your support in any amount you can afford. To donate to the Garden, visit thegarden.org. Nan Sterman is a garden expert, author, designer, and educator. Nan leads international garden tours, is the author of several books, and hosts the show A Growing Passion on KPBS TV, www.waterwisegardener.com “Animal, vegetable, or mineral?” is a question that kicks off every game of “20 questions.” In the garden however, animal, vegetable, and mineral mean something totally different. These are the main building blocks of soil – along with air, water, and microbes. Soil’s mineral components come from different kinds of rock. The particles that make up soil are clay, sand, and silt. The spaces between particles fill with water when it rains and when we irrigate. Air replaces the water as it is depleted or drained. Clay particles are very small and shaped regular, packing together tightly. Sand particles are large and shaped irregular, leaving lots of empty spaces between particles. Silt particles are in-between sizes. The larger spaces between sand particles allow water to move through quickly, while the tiny spaces make it difficult for water to penetrate clay soils. Once there, clay holds moisture for a very long time. Oxygen (from the air) is critical for healthy plant roots. Water from the soil moves into the roots and up through the plant, where it is used in photosynthesis — the plant process of making energy from water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide. Mineral, water, and air comprise 95 percent of soil. Five percent of soil is “organic matter” that comes from decomposed animals and plants (the “vegetables”). As animals and plants die and decompose, they release nitrogen, phosphorus, and other critical elements into the soil. The last component of soil makes up less than half percent by volume but is critical. The “soil food web” is the living component of soil. It is made up of beneficial bacteria and other microscopic organisms such as fungi and protozoa. Earthworms, sowbugs, millipedes, and other tiny critters are also part of the soil food web. They comprise an entire universe of creation, consumption, and decomposition happening underground. Soil food web organisms digest organic matter and release nutrients into the soil, where roots recycle them back into plants. Organic matter also absorbs and holds water, which helps plants survive drought. In fact, if you can increase the organic matter in an acre of soil by just one percent, that soil can hold 25,000 more gallons of water. That is a pretty good reason to mulch! Most soil food web organisms live in the top few inches, where they feed on organic matter. They are not all mixed up together, however. Each component has its sweet spot, with the perfect complement of food, temperature, moisture, and so on. Mixing those very distinct layers by tilling or turning the soil destroys the soil food web. Tilling compacts the soil too, so if you learned to garden with a rototiller or a spading fork, it is time to retire them. Best Soil for Your Garden or Best Plants for Garden’s Soil Drought-tolerant plants – whether trees, shrubs, succulents, etc. – tend to come from regions where soils are much like our local soils. That is one of the reasons these plants grow so well in local gardens. Grow them in native soil; do not amend planting holes. Use organic (plant-based) mulch for non-succulent plants. Use rock mulch for succulent plants. Vegetables – Most vegetables require soils that are high in organic matter, so grow them in raised beds filled with custom soil mixes, typically 60 percent mineral and 40 percent organic matter. Layer on lots of compost and add worm castings before you plant. Add vegetable fertilizer and mulch the beds with a thick layer of straw (not hay). The straw eventually breaks down into organic matter, too. Plants native to high rainfall, acid soil, and soils in high in organic matter struggle when planted in local soils. If you absolutely cannot live without hydrangea, gardenia, azalea, etc., grow these plants in pots. You can simulate their native growing conditions with acidic potting soil that is high in organic matter, acidic fertilizer, and extra water – all more doable in a container. Nan StermanWaterwise Gardener A Soil SagaTo register for Water Conservation Garden classes or events, visit thegarden.org or call (619) 660-0614 x10 Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Website Available Now Are you looking to hire a certified landscaper, or are you or someone you know interested in becoming one? If so, visit the newly launched website for the Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) program, an EPA WaterSense labeled professional certification in irrigation system audits, presented by the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership. QWEL provides graduates with knowledge in water-efficient and sustainable landscape practices. The website also offers a search engine to find a local QWEL professional for hire. Visit qwel.net. Otay Celebrates and Promotes Water Jobs with New Website In early October, the Otay Water District joined other local water agencies in celebrating California Water Professionals Appreciation Week with a social media campaign titled, “Faces of the Water Industry.” The campaign highlights the roles of water industry professionals who provide essential water and wastewater service for the San Diego region. Check it out by following the District’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter — and search for the hashtag #WPAW. In addition to the campaign and to highlight the importance of workers in these water industry positions, the San Diego County Water Authority recently launched the website SanDiegoWaterWorks.org. This is a one-stop- shop for water job openings, internships, and education opportunities across the region, as well as special training programs for military veterans. Keep Drains Free from Clogs this Holiday Season No FOG, no clog! The holiday season means more cooking than usual. For this reason, please do not dispose fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down your home’s drains. FOG can clog sewer pipes and cause backups into your home or yard. To properly dispose of FOG, pour the liquid (after it has cooled) into an empty container and store it in the refrigerator. Once the container is eventually full, discard it in your garbage or take it to a local recycling center. Find a center near you at edcodisposal.com. To learn more about FOG and how to dispose of it, visit bit.ly/OW-FOG. WaterSmart Landscaping Program Available FREE to Customers! Free WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Program classes are available to Otay customers to learn how to create a water-efficient garden in their homes or businesses. Through the program, industry professionals educate and empower participants to develop actionable landscape makeover plans. Choose from the four-class series, the three-hour workshops, the Video On- Demand series, or other resources. To maintain health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, these classes are held virtually. To see the class schedule, registration, and other landscaping resources, visit watersmartsd.org. Reminder to Check Your Water Pressure As a property owner, it is your responsibility to check for proper water pressure – 40-65 PSI – in your home. Water pressure regulators can last up to 20 years depending on their maintenance. A properly working residential regulator should never allow pressures above 75 PSI. If a customer is unaware of how to assess their regulators, the District encourages them to contact a plumbing professional. The Garden is Open! Consultations Receive a one-on-one phone or video consultation to help you understand more about water harvesting, or how to set up, retrofit, operate, and maintain your irrigation or landscape. For cost and to register, visit thegarden.org/consultations. Garden Yoga Find alignment, exercise, and stillness with outdoor yoga at the Garden. Sign up for morning and evening classes and/or bring the kids for family yoga classes. Free for mem-bers; $12 for nonmembers. For class schedule and registration, visit thegarden.org/learn/garden-yoga. Nature Therapy Stroll the Garden and connect with nature gradually through a series of simple exer-cises using the five senses. Exercises and methods are based on the Japanese “Forest Bathing” practice and instructed by a Garden docent with a Ph.D. in performance psychol-ogy, specializing in wellness strategies. For upcoming dates, cost and to register, visit thegarden.org/learn/nature-therapy. Kindness Bingo (All Ages) Bring a lot of joy and fun into your home by playing Ms. Smarty-Plants Kindness Bingo with your family, neighbors, and friends. Visit mssmartyplants.org. Water-Saver Lesson (K-6) Observe, record, and identify water-use efficiency opportunities within your home and landscape. Join Ms. Smarty-Plants for a virtual lesson, field trip, fun quiz, and more to become Earth Heroes from home. Visit mssmartyplants.org. Support the Garden for Free Day Fridays To remain open, the Garden now charges a small admission fee. However, we invite you to join in a challenge to create Free Day Fridays – a day to visit the Garden the second Friday of every month for free. Consider renewing or increasing your support in any amount you can afford. To donate to the Garden, visit thegarden.org. Nan Sterman is a garden expert, author, designer, and educator. Nan leads international garden tours, is the author of several books, and hosts the show A Growing Passion on KPBS TV, www.waterwisegardener.com “Animal, vegetable, or mineral?” is a question that kicks off every game of “20 questions.” In the garden however, animal, vegetable, and mineral mean something totally different. These are the main building blocks of soil – along with air, water, and microbes. Soil’s mineral components come from different kinds of rock. The particles that make up soil are clay, sand, and silt. The spaces between particles fill with water when it rains and when we irrigate. Air replaces the water as it is depleted or drained. Clay particles are very small and shaped regular, packing together tightly. Sand particles are large and shaped irregular, leaving lots of empty spaces between particles. Silt particles are in-between sizes. The larger spaces between sand particles allow water to move through quickly, while the tiny spaces make it difficult for water to penetrate clay soils. Once there, clay holds moisture for a very long time. Oxygen (from the air) is critical for healthy plant roots. Water from the soil moves into the roots and up through the plant, where it is used in photosynthesis — the plant process of making energy from water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide. Mineral, water, and air comprise 95 percent of soil. Five percent of soil is “organic matter” that comes from decomposed animals and plants (the “vegetables”). As animals and plants die and decompose, they release nitrogen, phosphorus, and other critical elements into the soil. The last component of soil makes up less than half percent by volume but is critical. The “soil food web” is the living component of soil. It is made up of beneficial bacteria and other microscopic organisms such as fungi and protozoa. Earthworms, sowbugs, millipedes, and other tiny critters are also part of the soil food web. They comprise an entire universe of creation, consumption, and decomposition happening underground. Soil food web organisms digest organic matter and release nutrients into the soil, where roots recycle them back into plants. Organic matter also absorbs and holds water, which helps plants survive drought. In fact, if you can increase the organic matter in an acre of soil by just one percent, that soil can hold 25,000 more gallons of water. That is a pretty good reason to mulch! Most soil food web organisms live in the top few inches, where they feed on organic matter. They are not all mixed up together, however. Each component has its sweet spot, with the perfect complement of food, temperature, moisture, and so on. Mixing those very distinct layers by tilling or turning the soil destroys the soil food web. Tilling compacts the soil too, so if you learned to garden with a rototiller or a spading fork, it is time to retire them. Best Soil for Your Garden or Best Plants for Garden’s Soil Drought-tolerant plants – whether trees, shrubs, succulents, etc. – tend to come from regions where soils are much like our local soils. That is one of the reasons these plants grow so well in local gardens. Grow them in native soil; do not amend planting holes. Use organic (plant-based) mulch for non-succulent plants. Use rock mulch for succulent plants. Vegetables – Most vegetables require soils that are high in organic matter, so grow them in raised beds filled with custom soil mixes, typically 60 percent mineral and 40 percent organic matter. Layer on lots of compost and add worm castings before you plant. Add vegetable fertilizer and mulch the beds with a thick layer of straw (not hay). The straw eventually breaks down into organic matter, too. Plants native to high rainfall, acid soil, and soils in high in organic matter struggle when planted in local soils. If you absolutely cannot live without hydrangea, gardenia, azalea, etc., grow these plants in pots. You can simulate their native growing conditions with acidic potting soil that is high in organic matter, acidic fertilizer, and extra water – all more doable in a container. Nan StermanWaterwise Gardener A Soil SagaTo register for Water Conservation Garden classes or events, visit thegarden.org or call (619) 660-0614 x10 Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Website Available Now Are you looking to hire a certified landscaper, or are you or someone you know interested in becoming one? If so, visit the newly launched website for the Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) program, an EPA WaterSense labeled professional certification in irrigation system audits, presented by the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership. QWEL provides graduates with knowledge in water-efficient and sustainable landscape practices. The website also offers a search engine to find a local QWEL professional for hire. Visit qwel.net. Otay Celebrates and Promotes Water Jobs with New Website In early October, the Otay Water District joined other local water agencies in celebrating California Water Professionals Appreciation Week with a social media campaign titled, “Faces of the Water Industry.” The campaign highlights the roles of water industry professionals who provide essential water and wastewater service for the San Diego region. Check it out by following the District’s Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter — and search for the hashtag #WPAW. In addition to the campaign and to highlight the importance of workers in these water industry positions, the San Diego County Water Authority recently launched the website SanDiegoWaterWorks.org. This is a one-stop- shop for water job openings, internships, and education opportunities across the region, as well as special training programs for military veterans. Keep Drains Free from Clogs this Holiday Season No FOG, no clog! The holiday season means more cooking than usual. For this reason, please do not dispose fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down your home’s drains. FOG can clog sewer pipes and cause backups into your home or yard. To properly dispose of FOG, pour the liquid (after it has cooled) into an empty container and store it in the refrigerator. Once the container is eventually full, discard it in your garbage or take it to a local recycling center. Find a center near you at edcodisposal.com. To learn more about FOG and how to dispose of it, visit bit.ly/OW-FOG. WaterSmart Landscaping Program Available FREE to Customers! Free WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Program classes are available to Otay customers to learn how to create a water-efficient garden in their homes or businesses. Through the program, industry professionals educate and empower participants to develop actionable landscape makeover plans. Choose from the four-class series, the three-hour workshops, the Video On- Demand series, or other resources. To maintain health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, these classes are held virtually. To see the class schedule, registration, and other landscaping resources, visit watersmartsd.org. Reminder to Check Your Water Pressure As a property owner, it is your responsibility to check for proper water pressure – 40-65 PSI – in your home. Water pressure regulators can last up to 20 years depending on their maintenance. A properly working residential regulator should never allow pressures above 75 PSI. If a customer is unaware of how to assess their regulators, the District encourages them to contact a plumbing professional. T H E O TA Y W A TER DISTRICT • P R OUDL Y SERVING E A ST C OUNT Y A ND TH E S OUTH B A Y SINC E 1956 A NE WSLE T T ER FOR CUSTOM E RS OF THE O TAY WATER DISTRICT FALL 2020 FOLLOW OTAY WATER ON... / SIGA AL DISTRITO DE AGUA DE OTAY EN... OTAY WATER DISTRICT – Board of Directors The Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. and is currently meeting online via Zoom to help ensure public safety during the pandemic. The public is encouraged to view or listen in at otaywater.gov. PresidentGary Croucher, Division 3gcroucher@otaywater.gov Vice PresidentMark Robak, Division 5mrobak@otaywater.gov TreasurerMitch Thompson, Division 2mthompson@otaywater.gov Board MemberTim Smith, Division 1tsmith@otaywater.gov Board MemberHector Gastelum, Division 4hector@otaywater.gov Dedicated to Community Service FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT CALL (619) 670-2222 OR GO TO OTAYWATER.GOV The Pipeline Newsletter is published quartely by the Otay Water District and can also be found online at otaywater.gov. Copywright ©2018 Otay Water District. All rights reserved. Otay Virtually Honors Poster Contest Winners for Their Artistry During Pandemic Otay reconoce de modo virtual a ganadores del concurso de carteles durante la pandemia Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Otay held its annual Water is Life Student Poster Contest for students in its service area in grades kindergarten through 12. The District selected six students as winners and honored them at its September 2020 virtual Board meeting. The contest is one of the various educational programs offered by the District. It aims to encourage students to reflect on the importance of using water wisely while illustrating the theme of “water is life” on posters. Entries are placed in three categories: kindergarten through fifth, middle, and high school. This year, there were no middle school entries. While many students in Otay’s service area stayed home learning during the pandemic, three elementary and three high school students took time to create posters demonstrating their creativity and awareness of water conservation and stewardship. “As I grew up, I started learning that the Earth has an expiration date,” said Sofia Perez Valles, first- place winner in the high school category. “Through this poster, I was able to continue the passion of mine to help save the Earth because I was able to inform people of the different ways that we can support water-use efficiency.” Otay awarded a certificate, art kit, and goody bag to all six winners. In addition to these prizes, first- and second-place winners received a gift card. Otay also entered the six posters into the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s annual student poster contest for a chance to be selected and featured in its 2021 Water is Life calendar. “We thank all the students who participated in the Water is Life Poster Contest, especially during these uncertain times,” said Otay General Manager Jose Martinez. “The pandemic was no match for the perseverance and creative talents that our students applied to showcase the value of water.” To learn more about Otay’s contest and other educational programs, visit otaywater.gov/education. En medio de la pandemia del COVID-19, Otay llevó a cabo su Concurso de Carteles Estudiantiles “El agua es vida” para los alumnos en su área de servicio que cursan desde kínder hasta el 12° grado. El Distrito seleccionó a los seis estudiantes ganadores, y los reconoció en su Junta Directiva virtual celebrada en septiembre de 2020. Este concurso es uno de los programas educativos que ofrece el Distrito. El objetivo es animar a los estudiantes a reflexionar sobre la importancia de utilizar el agua de manera inteligente e ilustrar el tema “El agua es vida” en los carteles. El concurso está dividido en tres categorías: kínder a quinto grado, secundaria y preparatoria. Este año, no se recibió ningún cartel de nivel secundaria. A pesar de que muchos estudiantes en el área de servicio de Otay se quedaron en casa aprendiendo durante la pandemia, tres estudiantes de primaria y tres de preparatoria se dedicaron a crear sorprendentes carteles demostrando su creatividad y conciencia sobre temas de conservación y administración del agua. “A medida que fui creciendo, aprendí que la Tierra tiene una fecha de caducidad”, mencionó Sofia Perez Valles, ganadora del primer lugar en la categoría de preparatoria. “A través de este póster, puedo continuar con mi pasión por salvar la Tierra porque puedo informar a la gente sobre las diferentes formas en que podemos apoyar el uso eficiente del agua”. Los seis ganadores recibieron un certificado, un kit de arte, y una bolsa de regalos por parte de Otay. Además de estos premios, los ganadores del primer y segundo lugar recibieron una tarjeta de regalo. Otay también inscribió los seis trabajos ganadores en el Concurso Anual de Carteles Estudiantiles del Distrito Metropolitano del Agua del Sur de California para competir y tener la oportunidad de que las obras sean presentadas en el calendario “El agua es vida 2021”. “Agradecemos la participación de los estudiantes en el Concurso de Carteles Estudiantiles ‘El agua es vida’, especialmente durante estos tiempos difíciles”, mencionó el gerente general de Otay, José Martínez. “La pandemia no fue un obstáculo para la perseverancia y creatividad que nuestros estudiantes aplicaron para mostrar el valor del agua”. Para obtener más información sobre el concurso y otros programas educativos de Otay, por favor visite otaywater.gov/maestros. ELEMENTARY CATEGORY WINNERS: GANADORES A NIVEL PRIMARIA HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY WINNERS: GANADORES A NIVEL PREPARATORIA Zahraa Alzayadi, Fifth Grade, Jamacha Elementary Zahraa Alzayadi, 5.° grado Jamacha Elementary Sofia Perez Valles, 12th Grade, Olympian High Sofia Perez Valles, 12.o grado, Olympian High Amy Coghill, Third Grade, Tiffany Elementary Amy Coghill, 3.er grado, Tiffany Elementary Stephenie Pace, 12th Grade, Olympian High Stephenie Pace, 12.o grado, Olympian High Sophie Coghill, Kindergarten, Tiffany Elementary Sophie Coghill, kinder, Tiffany Elementary Lucia Perez Valles, 10th Grade, Olympian High Lucia Perez Valles, 10.o grado, Olympian High