Writing Contest Winners 2022-2023

Honorable Mention, Grades 3-5

Bethany MacPherson
Grade 3, Hadley Elementary School, Swampscott
Mrs. Dana Fairbanks, Teacher

Every Drop Counts

Every day we waste water, but every drop is needed. Constantly we waste water and it never helps the environment. Think of the animals that live in the sea. Their homes will be dried up if we keep wasting water and not caring. Our water supply will be scarce and we need water to survive. If we don't do anything now, all this will happen. It's not just us and sea life that need water to survive, land animals and plants need it too. Think about it. This choice to listen or not can change the future. Maybe you won't be there to see it but every drop we waste is another step to Earth becoming one giant desert.

There are so many ways we can conserve water. Don't leave the sink on when you wash your hands, brush your teeth, or do the dishes. Collect rainwater to water plants. Take shorter showers and less baths. Go to the beach instead of pools. Don't run the dishwasher or washing machine if you don't have a full load. These are just a few of the many ways to help the future and conserve water.

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