MSWD Launches 2026 Calendar Drawing Contest  [Spnsored]

District is seeking student artwork depicting water conservation & groundwater protection

Mission Springs Water District is pleased to announce the commencement of its annual calendar drawing contest, open now through October 1, 2025. Students are invited to submit their artwork focusing on themes of water conservation or groundwater protection. The top twelve entries will be featured in the District’s 2026 community calendar. Winners will receive Amazon gift cards, with prizes valued at $150 for first place, $100 for second place, $50 for third place, and $25 for all other selected drawings.

The contest is open to all K-12 students residing within the MSWD service area.

Students can enter by creating an original picture depicting one of the following six messages:

  • Saving Water
  • Proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease (FOG)
  • Water-wise car washing
  • Drinking water quality
  • Don’t flush wipes
  • Water-efficient desert landscaping

Drawings should be created on WHITE paper with crayons, paint, and/or colored pencils/pens. Full-color artwork is preferred over black and white. Computer-generated artwork will not be accepted.

Submissions, along with an entry form, should be sent to:

Mission Springs Water District

Attention: Calendar Contest

65575 Second St.

Desert Hot Springs, CA. 92240

 

Deadline: October 1, 2025

For more information or to download an entry form, please visit  www.MSWD.org/calendarcontest