The 2024 Water’s Worth It Essay contest is now accepting research and creative writing submissions!
Who Can Participate? Illinois Students Grade 6-8th
What’s the topic? This year we are asking students to tell us about their watershed. With the assistance of the EPA’s “How’s my Waterway” online tool, students will be able to research their local waterways, learning about their local water quality, how land use impacts the health of our waters, and what water management efforts are occurring within their watershed.
Prizes? Cash prizes are awarded AND winning essays are printed in CS Water Magazine!
When are submissions due? Submissions are being accepted through April 1st, 2024.
This contest is suitable for both Language Arts and Science teachers to share with their students as there are research and creative writing prompts to choose from.
This is also a great ‘at-home’ project or extra credit option.
A little bit about our organization… Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA.ORG) is a not-for-profit organization comprised of water quality professionals (engineers, water treatment operators, chemists, executives, government officials) with the purpose of exchanging water quality knowledge and experiences among its members and the public and to foster a greater awareness of water quality achievements and challenges. We are a member association of the Water Environment Federation (WEF.ORG). This Essay contest is our contribution to the Water’s Worth It campaign (WATERSWORTHIT.ORG)
Please let me know if you have any questions. See attached for contest flyer and details (details can also be found at CSWEA.ORG).