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Bridging Futures V Contest

Calling all Washington State kids ages 5 to 11

Entries due by April 20th into our Seattle office

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition have kicked off our 5th annual Bridging Futures contest to incorporate transportation and wildlife safety education into statewide elementary school classrooms.  If you or someone you know are between the ages of 5 and 11, make sure to read below to learn more and join our contest!

Contest Background and Summary

The Bridging Futures IV Contest invites elementary school students statewide to submit art renderings and essays depicting what a wildlife crossing might look like and how they function. The statewide winner of the Bridging Futures IV Contest will have their artwork featured on a billboard in Washington State and be recognized at a special awards ceremony.  The idea behind this annual contest is that we tap into the creativity of statewide kids to help educate the wider driving public about the issues surrounding transportation and wildlife with a focus on a unique solution so close to home.

The Bridging Futures Contest is in its fifth year, and has received tremendous support from students, educators, and both the transportation and environmental communities.  Winners from past years have included students from Wenatchee, Information and ads from past years can be viewed by visit the pages from Bridging Futures II, Bridging Futures III, and Bridging Futures IV.

Our 2009 judging panel includes Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond, I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition Director Charlie Raines, and representatives from Governor Gregoire and US Senator Patty Murray's offices.

Entry Details

Deadlines

All entries that include an ad drawn on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper, a one page or less essay, and basic information including name, age, address, and school are due into the I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition office by April 20, 2009.  Ads are sent to:

I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition, 3600 15th Ave W #101, Seattle WA 98119

Judges will spend 2 weeks selecting the top ads, and winners will be notified in the first week of May.

Photo below:  State Senator Linda Parlett, WSDOT Brian White, librarian Mr. Gemeinhart, and teacher Mr. Martinez awarding Brenda Medina of Mission View Elementary as one of our tied first place winners.

"Taking part in this contest was a great experience. Kids love to feel like they're making a difference and helping the world, and the i90 Wildlife Bridge contest was a perfect opportunity to get them involved. The kids really got the idea and spirit of this; when presented with the Wildlife Bridge concept, the usual response was, "well, of course! Isn't that just fair?" Its a natural fit to promote this with kids, who still value Decency above the Dollar and Common Sense above Counting Cents!"

- Dan Gemeinhart, Librarian at Mission View Elementary
 

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