The I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition and the Washington State Department of Transportation are looking for creative elementary students (grades K-5) to participate in the eighth annual Bridging Futures Art and Essay Contest. The contest helps the Bridges Coalition and WSDOT educate the public about the importance of protecting both motorists and wildlife on our state's highways.
To participate in the contest, students must create drawings that show how fish and wildlife can safely cross highways. Students must also submit a short essay explaining their drawing and answer the question: Why is it important to consider animals when designing our roadways?
Get creative! We've seen some amazing ideas over the past eight years - from wildlife crossing guards and stop signs to wildlife bridges over and under the highway.
WSDOT and the Bridges Coalition will honor the top two contest winners with a framed copy of their artwork and fun prizes. The teachers of the top two winning students will receive a $200 cash prize to be used for their classroom. The top 10 pieces of artwork from the contest will be exhibited in businesses and at rest areas along the I-90 corridor and possibly featured at a community event at the Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum.
Submissions need to be postmarked by April 20, 2012.
Send your submissions to:
Washington State Department of Transportation
Meagan McFadden
P.O Box 12560
Yakima, WA 98909
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