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The two winners of EPA's first-ever water quality video contest made videos
that will help educate the public about water pollution and give simple
steps that people and communities can take to improve water quality.
"We are delighted by the number and quality of contest submissions," said
Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Michael H. Shapiro. "This is
another illustration of how new Web technologies allow people to express
their passion for water quality in new and exciting ways."
In the 30 or 60 second category, "Protect Our Water - Check Cars for Oil
Leaks" submitted by Lucas Ridley of Trenton, Ga. was the overall winner. His
video illustrates one easy step you can take to protect your watershed
through proper motor vehicle care.
In the 1-3 minute category, "Dastardly Deeds and the Water Pollution
Monster" submitted by Nora Kelley Parren of Hinesburg, Vt. was the winner.
Her animated video, made entirely out of discarded paper, illustrates how
polluted runoff threatens ecosystems and offers tips people can take to
protect water quality. The two winning filmmakers will each receive a $2,500
cash award, and their videos are featured on EPA's Web site.
EPA received more than 250 video submissions that covered a wide variety of
topics including low impact development, wetlands, marine debris, watershed
management, water quality monitoring, polluted runoff, and other
water-related topics. EPA received many other highly creative videos, and 22
videos were recognized as honorable mentions.
Thanks to the 1972 Clean Water Act, there have been great improvements to
our nation's waters over the past 37 years; however, there is more that we
can do. Educating citizens about actions that they can take to reduce their
impact is vital to improving the nation's water quality.
SOURCE: EPA
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