Murrieta Student Wins Water District Art Contest

MURRIETA, CA — A Murrieta student was selected from among dozens for her "artistic representation of the importance of water" in Western Municipal Water District’s annual Water is Life Art Contest, the agency announced Thursday.

Roxy Marie Taylor, who attends Murrieta Elementary School, was among the four winners chosen this year. Taylor is in 4th grade.

She and the other winning students were recognized during the district's board meeting at Western’s headquarters in Riverside on Wednesday.

"Western believes in the importance of youth and their contributions to the future of the environment," said Western’s General Manager Craig Miller. "The Water is Life Art Contest provides students the opportunity to creatively express messages about our water resources, and the vital role that water plays in our lives."

The artwork was judged on things like having a clear 'water is life' theme, neatness, creativity and originality.

Taylor and the other winners received a Barnes and Noble gift card and now goes on to compete against other students in a regional art contest hosted by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

The three other winners of the contest all hailed from Riverside.