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Caring for our Watersheds
A joint project between Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre and Agrium
Caring for our Watersheds is an educational program that weaves together the combined strengths of industry, environmental organizations and communities to engage students in preserving and improving their watersheds. This program empowers students to imagine, develop and create solutions in their local watersheds.
Students research the facts, perform experiments, investigate their local watershed and interview experts. Ideas are presented in a written proposal (approx 1,000 words) and enhanced by visual aids.
Grades 7-9 Category
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
4th Place |
5th Place |
6th-10th Place |
$1,000 |
$800 |
$500 |
$300 |
$150 |
$100 |
Grades 10-12 Category
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
4th Place |
5th Place |
6th-10th Place |
$1,000 |
$800 |
$500 |
$300 |
$150 |
$100 |
All students are encouraged to implement their ideas in their local watersheds.
Agrium will sponsor one-half of the implementation costs (up to a maximum of $1,000.00) and the student is expected to obtain outside funding for the remaining amount.
The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre will be coordinating this competition in Manitoba and the contest entry deadline is April 7, 2010. The final competition (which includes an oral component) is May 1, 2010.
Register today at www.CaringForOurWatersheds.com
