Young Writers Express Their Thoughts on Water While Competing for Prizes

A Georgia water planning agency’s middle school essay contest challenges students to write about the importance of water and think about water-related careers

Jul 05, 2023 | by Sandra Buettner |

Metro North Georgia Water — Winners of the 2019 Middle School Essay Contest pose at the awards ceremony with (from left) Danny Johnson, manager of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; Katherine Zitsch, director of the district; and Lynn Smith, chair of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee.

Last year the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District held its 21st annual middle school essay contest. The theme was the unique nature of the region’s water resources and the critical role water infrastructure and water professionals play in society. Established in 2001, the district is staffed by the Atlanta Regional Commission. It includes 15 counties and 95 cities in the Atlanta area, representing 5.5 million residents.Rules of engagement The contest opens at the end of August, just when the children are returning to school. Submissions are due in October. It is open to middle school students in private, public and charter

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