From David Volz
April is Water Conservation Month in Oakland Park, and a group of students were honored for their work in the 2025 Water Conservation Poster Contest.
This year’s contest brought forward inspiring artwork from talented young minds, highlighting the importance of preserving our most precious natural resource, water. The city is pleased to recognize the outstanding winners of this year’s contest:
Natalie Villatoro, Grade 3
North Andrews Garden Elementary
Teacher: Ollie Pottmeyer
Gilvana Rodriguez, Grade 5
North Andrews Garden Elementary
Teacher: Ollie Pottmeyer
Livia Chizick, Grade 12
Northeast High School
Teacher: Karen Klein
These talented students used their artistic skills to creatively express the importance of water conservation, helping to spread awareness in our community. Their artwork beautifully illustrates how small actions, such as fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, and practicing smart irrigation, can make a big difference in protecting our water supply.
