Daily Archives: February 4, 2015

WILD ABOUT KANSAS PHOTO CONTEST NOW OPEN TO ALL AGES

Feb. 5, 2015

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PRATT – Previously a youth-only contest, the annual Wild About Kansas photo contest, hosted by Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine, now offers an adult category, opening the contest to photographers age 19 and older. Submissions are being accepted now through Oct. 23, 2015.

“Kansas is a state filled with a plethora of diverse and awe-inspiring natural resources and this contest is just one more way we can continue to appreciate and enjoy them,” said associate editor, Nadia Marji. “With the addition of an adult category for 2015, I’m confident we’re going to see Kansas from an array of unexpected and inspiring perspectives.”

Participants can submit photos in three categories: wildlife, outdoor recreation or landscapes. There is no fee to enter, and the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents.

Photographers can submit up to three photos. Photos must be taken within the state of Kansas and must be the entrant’s original work.

Each photo will be judged on creativity, composition, subject matter, lighting, and the overall sharpness. First, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in each category, as well as one honorable mention per category. Winners will be featured in the 2016 Kansas Wildlife & ParksJanuary/February photo issue.

Entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2015. An entry form must be submitted for each participant. Photo format should be JPEG or TIFF and file size should be not less than 1mb and not more than 5mb.

For more information and entry forms, visit ksoutdoors.com/services, or contact Marji at [email protected].

Support the Clean Water Rule

The Clean Water Rule

by Ted Beringer

Political opposition to the Clean Water Rule by special interests that benefit from continuing to spoil the most valuable resource in the country is a serious problem. Since more than a third of Americans get their drinking water from streams that require protection, it is extremely urgent that we support the Clean Water Rule. To learn more about the Clean Water Rule visit the EPA site that describes its benefits succinctly. Then voice your support with your representatives in Washington. If you live in Kansas, your Representatives and Senators are listed below. Click on their names to visit their email page to send the message: “Please support the Clean Water Rule!”

Senator Pat Roberts

Senator Jerry Moran

Congressman Tim Huelskamp, 1st District

Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, 2nd District

Congressman Kevin Yoder, 3rd District

Congressman Mike Pompeo, 4th District