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Reflections on Virginia's Waters

K-12 Creative Writing, Art and Photography Contest

Winner 1st place
2nd and 3rd grade
Winner 1st place
“White Water Knight Sampling Dissolved Oxygen”  
by: Oren Hirschman
Age 9, Grade 3

Winner 2nd place
2nd and 3rd grade
Winner 2nd place
“Tree Planting Along River Bank, Riparian Tree Planting” 
by: Gita Hirschman
Age 7, Grade 2

Winner 2nd place
6thand 7thgrade
Winner 2nd place
“Recreation at Smith Mountain Lake” 
by: Charlie Scruggs
Grade 7

This contest supports Inter-Disciplinary Water Education Stream & River Studies and “Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences”.

It is open to all Virginia youth ages 5-19 years.

Ribbons and other awards for Creative Writing, Art and Photography for the following categories:
  • Grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12
  • Group or class projects for grades 6-8 and 9-12

Winners will be honored at receptions to be held in Richmond and Abingdon where their work will be displayed. Winning entries will also appear on the sponsors’ websites and in their newsletters

Click here for the program flyer, entry form and contest rules.

For a teacher’s packet on Virginia ’s water resources and other helpful information, contact:

Sponsored by:

DEQ
James River Association

Prizes awarded by:

Virginia Aquarium  

 

 

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