Chippewa River Watershed Project accepting entries for 2013 calendar contest

The Chippewa River Watershed Project is sponsoring its sixth annual photo contest and is seeking entries that feature the Chippewa River Watershed including the river, lakes and tributaries.

The winning photos will be published in a 2013 calendar and featured on the Chippewa River Watershed Project website and other publications. The “Best in Show” winner will have their winning photo professionally matted and framed. Photo submissions are due to the Chippewa River Watershed Project by October 1, 2012.

Anyone is eligible to enter the contest; you do not need to live in the watershed to submit a photo. The photo must be taken in the Chippewa River Watershed, which includes many tributaries and lakes. Entries should include a river or lake feature or have a water quality theme. Photos from all seasons are encouraged.

Submissions are limited to a maximum of three photos per person. Photos can be submitted digitally or as paper photos, color photos preferred. All photo entries must include a submitted registration form to be eligible for the contest.

For more complete contest rules and registration forms, visit the Chippewa River Watershed Project’s website www.chippewariver.com or call (320) 269-2139 extension 120. Maps of the watershed are also available on the website.

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