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Bluffton announces student winners for storm-drain art project
Summary
Bluffton officials named student winners of a storm-drain art contest designed to raise awareness about protecting local waterways; the winning designs will be installed on storm drains in Bluffton’s historic district, weather permitting in early June.
The town of Bluffton has selected student winners for a storm-drain art project intended to raise awareness about keeping pollution out of the local stormwater system, the county program reported on June 5.
Town officials said local students submitted artwork illustrating the connection between drains and waterways; the winning designs will be installed on storm drains throughout Bluffton’s historic district, installation tentatively scheduled for early June depending on weather.
The program listed the winning schools and titles as presented by the town: Cross Schools ("What Goes Here Flows There"), River Ridge Academy ("Be Mindful We All Share the Same Ocean"), Hilton Head Christian Academy ("Never Litter Love the May River") and Bluffton High School ("Keep Bluffton Flowing"). Town officials thanked students, teachers and families for participating and described the project as an environmental awareness initiative. No funding details or contract awards were discussed during the segment.
