Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Stewards in York, in partnership with the City of York, the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, and the Watershed Alliance of York, are launching the 2024 Street 2 Creek Storm Drain Art Contest, a project to raise awareness about stormwater runoff and the negative impacts it can have on our waterways.
The deadline for entries is April 30, 2024.
Each painted storm drain will contain an environmental message connecting stormwater runoff, storm drains, and water pollution.
Art submissions are currently being accepted from artists ages 14 and up who currently reside in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
A panel of local judges will judge the artwork and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three artists.
The winning artists will complete their art at three selected storm drains in downtown York.
The new paintings will become part of the 18 storm drain murals that can be found between the Codorus Creek and the Royal Square District.
This project was funded by York Water Company, Sandy Hollow Arts for Recreation and the Environment (SHARE), the Street 2 Creek partners, and Cornerstone Barbershop and Shave Parlour.
If you would like more information about the Street 2 Creek group and project visit the Street 2 Creek Storm Drain Art Contest website.
You may also contact Jodi Sulpizio, Master Watershed Steward Coordinator, at 717-840-7408 or email jrb143@psu.edu.
For more educational opportunities, visit the Penn State Extension website.
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[Posted: March 21, 2024] PA Environment Digest
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