"Soil & Water... Yours for Life"

Conservation -- the wise use and management of natural resources
(soil, water, air, plants, animals) to fulfill human needs now and in the future.
Soil Conservation -- to protect soil from erosion, to keep it productive and out of waterways:  to use and manage soil wisely now to ensure a rich soil resource for future generations.
Water Conservation -- to protect water quality by keeping water clean from sediment, chemicals, oil and animal wastes; to protect water quantity by using smaller amounts of harmful elements; to use and manage water wisely now to ensure good water quality for future generations.



POSTER CONTEST
Poster Theme:      "Soil & Water...Yours for Life"
Poster Deadline:    March 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Poster Eligibility:   Grade Levels 3, 4, 5, 6
Poster Guidelines:
     -  Bear the title of the poster contest
     -  Original work of the student
     -  Clearly address the theme
     -  Colorful art with a brief catchy message
     -  Present on poster size 
     -  Submit flat - Do not roll
     -  Identify by using standard form (print clearly)
Judging Criteria:
     -  Conservation Message - 50%
     -  Visual Effectiveness - 30%
     -  Universal Appeal - 10%
     -  Originality - 10%

POINTERS
Use colorful art with brief catchy messages, plain large letters (1 inch), a large bottom and equal on the other three sides.    

PRIZES
1st Place Winners
Trophy & $30.00 cash

2nd Place Winners
Trophy and $20.00 cash

3rd Place Winners
Trophy and $10.00 cash

*Three winners at each grade level will be selected

ESSAY CONTEST
Essay Theme:       "Soil & Water...Yours for Life"
Poster Deadline:    March 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Essay Eligibility:    Grade Level 6 only
Essay Guidelines:
     -  Bear the title of the essay contest
     -  Original work of the student
     -  Type or print
     -  Limit to 300 - 500 words
     -  Present on standard paper 8 1/2 X 11 
     -  Submit in a portfolio
     -  Identify by using standard form 
Judging Criteria: 
     -  Content - 50%
     -  Writing Style - 20%
     -  Organization -20%
     -  Neatness - 10%

POINTERS
Essay- a short composition dealing with a single subject from a personal point of view;  facts may be interwoven into the essay, which stimulates thinking.
Report- a formal presentation of facts in a report style.

PRIZES
1st Place Winners
Trophy & $30.00 cash

2nd Place Winners
Trophy and $20.00 cash

3rd Place Winners
Trophy and $10.00 cash

*Three winners at each grade level will be selected