BLM Lakeview District Poster Contest: Local Students Educate Through Artwork
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LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association recently partnered to host a litter and vandalism prevention poster contest for Lake County elementary students.
Connecting kids to public lands connects them to America’s natural and cultural heritage. Interpretive presentations were held at the Paisley, North Lake, A.D. Hay, and Union schools in mid-May. Students were educated on the adverse effects that vandalism and littering have on all public lands. Subject matter included why people vandalize and litter, the negative impacts that result from these actions, and prevention measures everyone can take to help address these problems.
After each presentation, students were invited to design a work of art illustrating the importance of practicing responsible outdoor ethics and enter it into the contest. A total of 57 posters were entered in this year’s competition and reviewed by a panel of judges. The judges evaluated each poster using the criteria of creativity, originality, and messaging.
Kara Keck and Wyatt Frederick from A.D. Hay Elementary School are this year’s Grand Prize Winners. Grand prize winners received $100 and a backpack for their exceptional artwork.
Additional contest prizes of $50 and a backpack were awarded to runner up winners from all four schools for their significant contributions:
Leah Lym – A.D. Hay Elementary - Runner Up
Alida Finetti - Union Elementary - Runner Up
Kadence Adair - North Lake School- Runner Up
Molly Robinson - Paisley Charter School - Runner Up
The posters designed by the grand prize winners will be placed on display at the BLM Lakeview District’s front desk where they will be on view to the public. All remaining posters will be rotated through kiosks located at various BLM recreation sites across Lake County over the next year. Contest funding was generated from a fun run hosted by the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association at the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes over Memorial Day weekend.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.