Oakland County Water Resources Commission Hosting Photo Contest With a Water Theme
(Oakland County, Oct. 10, 2023)
Oakland County, MI – Join Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash in marking the 9th annual Imagine a Day Without Water on October 19. Oakland County residents of all ages are invited to honor the value of our precious water resources by participating in the organization’s first ever photo contest. The goal of the contest is to promote this National Day of Action and encourage participants to think about how they value water. One winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card courtesy of Pure Oakland Water.
“I’m always impressed by the creativity of our community,” said Nash. “The art of photography combined with social media is a great way to provide a fresh perspective on the value of water and will inspire us to think about how we use it. Our mission is to help our communities understand that our water infrastructure is critical to public health and safety.”
The contest begins October 11, 2023, and ends October 18, 2023, at 5 p.m. How to participate:
- Take a photo that portrays how water is essential to you
- Post your photo on Facebook, tag @WaterResourceOC and use the contest hashtags: #ImagineADayWithoutWater #WRCPhotoContest
- Like the page @WaterResourceOC
Nash and his team of water professionals will select one winner based on creativity, quality, originality, and overall impact. The winner will be announced on the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Facebook page at 10 a.m. on October 19. The winning photo will be featured on oakgov.com/water as well as the organization’s internal email signatures.
Led by the US Water Alliance’s Value of Water Campaign, more than a thousand organizations across the country will join Imagine a Day Without Water to raise awareness about the role water plays in our lives. Nash and his team are proud to be joining a movement that highlights the critical need for sustainable water resources in daily life, all while inspiring creativity throughout Oakland County. To view the official contest rules, visit oakgov.com/water.
