E.P.A. Declares Fourth Yearly Rachel Carson Contest
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Category: Grants and AwardsType: News
Source: EPA
Date: Monday, January 11th, 2010
WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) invites the public to submit creative plans to the fourth yearly Rachel Carson intergenerational "Sense of Wonder" contest. The categories are
poetry, photography, essays and dance. The contest looks for to instill a sense of wonder for the environment among all generations and spur environmental stewardship.
Carson is considered to be the founder of the contemporary environmental movement through her landmark book, Silent Spring. Its publication is credited with reversing the nation's pesticide policy.
Entries must be from a team of 2 or more persons from both younger and older generations. E.P.A. is working with the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, the Rachel Carson Council, Inc., and Generations United to sponsor this contest.
The deadline for team entries is June 16, 2010. The winners will be announced in October 2010. The public will have the opportunity to vote among the finalists for the winners in each category.
More information: http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm
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