Each year, Willow Bend Environmental Education Center collaborates with the Coconino Plateau Water Advisory Council and Watershed Partnership to bring a Water Ethics art and writing contest to fourth graders across Coconino County. Through this contest, fourth graders help us educate the greater Coconino Plateau community about where our water comes from and how to responsibly use it. Prizes are awarded to the classes of winning students!

The rules:

Entries must be received by January 16th, 3PM.

Teacher and parent input is acceptable in development of the theme and principles upon which the entry is based, but such assistance must result in the student’s understanding of ethical use of water. Teachers and parents may instruct and demonstrate, but may not participate otherwise.

Artwork and essay/poem illustrate and explain, the concept of the ethical use of water (water conservation, clean waterways, water awareness, rainwater harvesting, or other applicable ideas).

Artwork using any medium must be no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches overall, including any optional matting, and the illustrated subject may be of an animal, plant, or human activity that illustrates the concept.

Essay/poem must be no more than 250 words, neatly handwritten or typed, and may be incorporated into or attached to the artwork.

Artwork (and essay if on a separate sheet) must be accompanied by the official entry form, which you can find here: Water Ethics Contest Official Entry Form

Entries will be judged on the basis of creative thought, relevance, artistic rendition, and soundness of the essay portion.

The artistic rendition and accompanying essay must be accomplished solely by the student.

Combined entries resulting from cooperative efforts of two or more students are eligible.

All entries will become the property of the Coconino Plateau Water Advisory Council/Watershed Partnership and Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, where they may be used for educational and outreach purposes.

Entries will not be returned unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Submit entries by hitting the “Submit!” button above, or contact Bryce, Education and Outreach Coordinator: bryce@willowbendcenter.org to schedule a drop-off at Willow Bend, 703 E Sawmill Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001.