Contest Theme

The Delaware River Basin provides drinking water to over 13 million people and habitat for countless animals. But every day, litter and debris from land-based activities make their way into local waterways, such as the Delaware River and its local tributaries. This aquatic trash can negatively affect those waterways through recreational impacts, wildlife harm, and water quality changes.  

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The goal of this art contest is to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. Submissions should relate to the theme of Trash Free Waters, and the overall goal of reducing the amount of trash entering local waterways. To learn more about this effort, visit https://www.epa.gov/trash-free-waters.