Capture it! Stormwater Arts Contest

The Contest

How would you protect streams from water pollution? Show us in a video or artwork! Entries will be selected based on your message, creativity, and quality.

Prize - $500 for each category

Apply Today

We're accepting applications until Feb. 20, 2022. Awards will be presented at the Environmental Awards. 

Topics to Cover

Entries should include these key messages: 

1. Why only rain goes down the storm drain;
2. Easy ways to prevent water pollution; or, 
3. What people can do to capture and clean stormwater before it goes to a storm drain or stream.

General Guidelines

Video and Artwork

Here's criteria and recommendations for contest entries.  

Dos 

• Attend school in Raleigh (includes Raleigh extra territorial jurisdictions and the utility service area)
• Content must be original

Don'ts

• No identifiable brands
• No inappropriate content

2021 Winners

Artwork: Mackenzine Book - "Why Only Rainwater Goes Down the Storm Drain" 

Video: Alley Arnold and Regan Watkins - "Reclaim Runoff"