Caring for Our Watersheds challenges students to submit the most creative, thought-provoking, and innovative ideas to improve their watershed, and provides funding that supports putting their ideas into action.

The contest is open to grade 6-10 youth who attend school in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Students are asked to submit proposals that answer the question: “What can you do to improve your watershed?”

  • Groups will compete for $6,000 in prize money
  • Participating schools and clubs are eligible for $10,000
  • Implementation funding is available
  • All groups are encouraged to implement their ideas