#Freshwater4change | Storytelling Challenge
We want your stories!
We are reaching out far and wide, asking for your stories of freshwater, to be told through photographs and short videos. Those moments and memories that transport you to a time and a place by the water. One that you can see in your mind’s eye, and has a story to go along with it. We only need the caption, or you can tell more!
Our focus is on students, as inspired and entrusted agents of change, from
Pre-Kindergarten up to 12th Grade.
Students, we are asking you for your stories, to be shared in classrooms, at home, and with us, through artwork, photographs, video clips, and words.
We are surrounded by inland lakes, the St. Mary’s River, Lake Superior, and Lake Huron. How are lucky are we, to live in an area so rich in freshwater.
We want to hear about your favourite freshwater memories, whether it’s ice fishing in the winter, the magic of ice thawing in the spring, splashing in cool water on a hot summer’s day, or walking along a shoreline, Fall colours blazing.
Share your Water Story a few simple steps
Share your favourite memory or experience you have with fresh water in the Upper Great Lakes. Make sure to also tell us why freshwater is so important, and why the Upper Great Lakes region is so unique and valuable.
Share your story in writing, artwork, or by sharing a home video or photos accompanied by a short caption.
LET’S GET STARTED
Students you can choose a story prompt to get started or make up your own!
My favourite place by the water and how it makes me feel
My favourite experience on the lake or river in the summertime
My favourite way to spend the winter on the lake
My favourite springtime memory by the water
My favourite autumn memory by the water
Photos, Pictures of your Artwork, and Videos
To be submitted through Instagram using the hashtags #freshwater4change and #water2me to join in our storytelling challenge. These must be submitted by a teacher or by a family member on your behalf if you are under the age of 13.
What a great way to connect with your classmates, friends, and family, in sharing memories. Please get them involved as we hope to get their stories too.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
If your photo, video, or literary submission gets selected, you will be contacted to complete a waiver form. Winning photo and video entries will be showcased in a special World Water Day Video, shared on March 22nd on our event website, alongside featured literary submissions!
This will be a special part of our World Water Day celebrations.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
Deadline for All Submissions: March 15th, 2021
****DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, MARCH 19th AT MIDNIGHT****
Literary Submissions by Email: flow@freshwaterwise.com
Photos & Videos, 60 seconds or less through Instagram (account holder age 13+)
Please complete this short waiver by clicking the button below so that we can celebrate and share your Water Stories during our live event on World Water Day 2021. We are excited for you to share your freshwater stories with us!
Before you share your Water Stories, please complete this short waiver so we can celebrate and share your stories during our World Water Day 2021 live event.