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CARING FOR OUR WATERSHEDS: California is open to students who live in the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Watersheds in Yolo, Solano, Sacramento, Colusa, Yuba, Sutter, Glenn, El Dorado, Placer, and  San Joaquin counties.

Students are asked to submit proposals that answer the question:

“What can you do to improve your watershed?"

  • Students will compete for $6,000 in rewards
  • Participating schools are eligible for $11,000 in rewards
  • Students who implement their ideas are eligible for additional funding

2011 Winners Announced

Thank you to all of the students who participated in this contest. Over 150 entries were received!

The $1,000 first place prize was awarded to Melanie D. Mititelu from Antelope High School for her idea to plant a native species hedgerow along Dry Creek.

Check out the top finalists here:

Thank you to the Community Partners who help make CARING FOR OUR WATERSHEDS a success!

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