| This Year's Essay
Contest Theme: "Why is Water So Special?"
Judy Pipher
Contest Coordinator
That Cayuga Lake Watershed's beautiful water resources are worth
preserving and protecting seems obvious to many of us! But it
is important to articulate the factors which define that worth
for us — as individuals, or as communities. Understanding
the value of our watershed resources is particularly important
now. Fresh water is at a premium world-wide, as land and natural
systems that provide pure water are often compromised in the name
of progress.
Do you enjoy fishing in pure, cool water? Listening to a waterfall
or hiking in the country-side? Perhaps you are concerned about
your drinking water, erosion occurring along your favorite stream,
or the appearance of foam on your lakeshore. The beauty of our
lakes and streams, the health of forests, farmlands and neighborhoods,
the vitality of our communities — all depend on the quality
and quantity of water. But, what makes this resource special to
you? Protection and preservation of our watershed resources requires
an understanding of the issues behind this year's question
— "Why is Water so Special?"
We'd like to hear your thoughts during our third annual essay
contest. You could win one of the cash prizes below, but more
importantly, your ideas will help us protect the Cayuga Lake Watershed
— our community resource. Winning essays will be published
the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network News, now available world-wide
on the internet. To view last year's winners, visit our
website.
The essay contest has three categories:
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Students grades 6-8, 500-word limit (1st prize $75, 2nd prize
$30).
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Students grades 9-12, 1000-word limit (1st prize $150)
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Adults, 2000-word limit (1st prize $275)
Essays should be sent to Judith Pipher, 2429 Lower Lake Rd.,
Seneca Falls, NY 13148, postmarked by April 1 (no joke!), 2003.
Complete rules are posted on our website. For more information,
contact Ms. Pipher at, jlpipher@astro.pas.rochester.edu,
or the Network office. Winners will be announced during Water
Week, which begins May 5, 2003.
Inspire the Cayuga Lake Watershed community to appreciate
anew its water resources — share your experience and imagination
by entering today! |
