The New York State DEC and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) are accepting posters for the 2021-2022 annual Create a Watershed Super Hero Poster Contest for middle school students. View the Poster Contest Announcement (PDF) for contest details.
Poster Contest Theme
What you do at home and in your community affects everyone downstream. This poster contest is meant to encourage students to learn about their role in the watershed they live in and how to conserve and protect our water resources, now and for future generations.
All Middle School students (Grades 6-8) in New York State public and private schools are eligible to enter the poster contest. One student per poster. Deadline for receipt of posters is Friday, January 7, 2022.
Poster Requirements
Posters must clearly convey the theme "Creating a Watershed Super Hero can be an inspiration for positive environmental action". You may use any type of media, including watercolor, pen and ink, crayon, chalk, and markers. The poster must be 8½ " x 11", landscape layout on a white background. Posters must contain original hand-drawn artwork - no computer generated posters or graphics. Copyrighted characters (such as Dory, Sponge Bob, Ariel, etc.) and clip art will not be accepted. Keep in mind that posters will be on public display and should be easy to see or read. Winning posters will be compiled for distribution as part of a 2022 calendar.
The New York State DEC and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) are accepting posters for the 2021-2022 annual Create a Watershed Super Hero Poster Contest for middle school students. View the Poster Contest Announcement (PDF) for contest details.