By most accounts, the level 2 water conservation measures that kicked in June 1 don\u2019t seem that bad. City government imposes restrictions at four levels, the last of which includes a declaration that San Diegans have to save greater than 40 percent of the existing water to meet demand. For now, the city\u2019s warnings are still fairly friendly in their scope and tone. The city\u2019s recent and proactive water conservation film contest, called “Water Conservation, the Next Feature Presentation,” is testament to that \u2014 and in reality, it\u2019s not quite over. The winner, Conserve Water, created by a group of Point Loma High School students, was announced May 18 from among six finalists at Balboa Park\u2019s IMAX Theater and is being shown through June at AMC?theaters in Mission Valley and Fashion Valley before the feature presentation. The contest, for which thousands of entrants submitted their best 30-second creations, was made possible by a grant from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Conserve Water touts a clever bit of irony \u2014 its protagonist is seen operating a garden hose that abruptly quits working, as though the operator\u2019s been caught violating a guideline. The closing scene shows him locked in a battle with the hose, which spews a wad of dust in his face. “This is a pressing issue,”?said Point Loma High School senior Chloe Hawkins, who edited, filmed and directed the winning entry. “San Diego\u2019s in a drought right now, and film\u2019s a good visual medium to communicate the problem to people, just like in a [public service announcement].” For a list of level 2 restrictions, visit www.sandiego.gov\/water.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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