Caring For our Watersheds

By: Gwen Roth
​CFW asks students to submit a proposal that answers the question:
"What can you do to improve your watershed?"
Students can work independently, or as a team of no more than four to research their local watershed, identify an environmental concern, and come up with a realistic solution. 

• Proposals should be approximately 1,000 words and include visuals and a budget. Due January 15, 2021.
• Entries are scored by a panel of judges in the following areas: realistic idea, environmental impact, clear communication, innovation, scope, budget and visuals.
• Ten finalists/teams will get up to $1,000 to implement their projects and then make a 5-minute verbal presentations at a final competition on Saturday, April 24, 2021 (this event may move to a virtual event depending on health regulations at the time.
• All finalists win cash rewards (up to $1000) for themselves and matching rewards for their schools. Schools also receive $100 for every ten complete proposals submitted, even if they do not send students to the finals.

For more information, go to https://caringforourwatersheds.com/usa/ohio/  
To volunteer, please contact Gwen. We always need help mentoring students, reviewing proposals, inputting scores, etc. If you can help, we can find a task that fits your schedule and preferences. 

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