2017 Theme: Don’t Let it Loose!
The challenge was to pick an invasive species that might be released by pet/aquarium owners, how their release affects our natural resources, or what you could do with unwanted pets/plants instead of releasing them. Artwork was placed in 3 divisions: Grades 2 – 4; 5 – 8; and 9 – 12. The top three winners in each division are displayed below, in addition to a special Invasive Species Program Choice Award.
Invasive Species Program Choice Award
ISP Choice Award
Noah Petersen, Fresno
Fort Washington Elementary School
Division: Grades 2 – 4
1st Place
Jennifer Kang, Mountain View
Springer Elementary School
2nd Place
CJ Andelman, Santa Barbara
Homeschool
3rd Place
Lucia Wilkinson, Carmichael
Cowan Fundamental Elementary
Division: Grades 5 – 8
1st Place
Aaliyah Zamorano, Roseville
Excelsior Elementary School
2nd Place
Jaya Wollenberger, Roseville
Excelsior Elementary School
3rd Place
Maria Ramirez, Santa Cruz
Mission Hill Middle School
Division: Grades 9 – 12
1st Place
Esmé Kim Ison, Santa Monica
Santa Monica High School
2nd Place
Summer Knight, Roseville
Woodcreek High School
3rd Place
Alexa Aitchison, Chula Vista
Eastlake High School