2008 "We All Need Clean Water" Photo Contest

The 2007 Photo contest and calendar was a great sucess; we had many photo submissions. Please take a look at some of the past photo winners. The deadline for photo submissions is October 1, 2007.

Contest Rules

Who?

Anyone is eligible. You do not need to live within the boundaries of the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). Enter as often as you would like.

What?

We would like to see photos of the RCWD lakes and streams, area attractions, native plants, shoreline stabilization using plants, raingardens, nature shots, wildlife, fall colors, hiking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, sledding, skiing, etc. We need photos of all four seasons so even photos that are a couple years old are acceptable, as long as the subjects are still current.

When?

Entries for the 2008 Calendar must be received no later than October 1, 2007.

Where?

Photos must be taken within the Rice Creek Watershed District boundaries on public or private lands. (Please see District map).

Why?

The Rice Creek Watershed District has many beautiful areas unknown to area residents. Your pictures will help others discover what’s “in their back yard.”

How?

Photos can be 35 mm or digital but must be in color format. If mailing in a print, please submit a 4x6, 5x7 or 8x10.

Please include the following information with each photo submission:

• Contestant’s name
• address
• phone number
• email (optional)
• the location of where the photo was taken
• title of photo
• how you heard about the photo contest

Digital photos may be emailed to dpape@ricecreek.org. However, if you would like to submit multiple digital photos, please burn them onto a CD and mail it to:
Dawn Pape Rice Creek Watershed District
4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE #611
Blaine, MN 55449-4539
or
dpape@ricecreek.org

Contestants must know the names and addresses of all identifiable persons in the photo. Winners will be required to supply a release form for each identifiable person in the photo.

Receipt of photos will not be acknowledged unless an email address is provided. Photos will be returned upon request. The RCWD assumes no responsibility for the photos.

The winning photos will be used in the calendar and posted on the website and in various publications, newsletter articles and brochures. Photos will be accredited in every publication. Winners will be required to sign a publicity release and permission to reprint the photos.

For more information… Call Dawn, Environmental Education Coordinator, for the Rice Creek Watershed District at 763.398.3070 x178 or email at dpape@ricecreek.org.