Environment DEC
From the October 2003 issue
DEC Honors Pollution Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners
During Pollution Prevention Week, DEC presented awards to several students who created winning posters for the 2003 Pollution Prevention Poster Contest. More than 100 people attended the presentation, which was followed by cake for all.
Pollution Prevention Week is a time when government, businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to reaffirm their commitment to reduce pollution and protect our environment. DEC's Pollution Prevention Unit is leading the state's effort in making business, industry and the public more aware of pollution prevention with programs and partnerships that focus on preventing pollution through source reduction. One example of DEC's many pollution prevention initiatives includes working with the State Department of Health to reduce the presence of mercury in schools.
Poster Contest
The theme of this year's poster contest was "Prevent Pollution," and more than 400 posters were submitted. In addition to the contest, DEC joined other government and community partners in presenting displays of existing programs for acid rain prevention, small business compliance assistance, and waste reduction and recycling.
"DEC congratulates all the participants in this year's contest for their creativity and commitment to pollution prevention," Commissioner Crotty said. "These young people are truly talented and important partners as we continue to work toward creating a healthier future for our state and nation by conserving energy and protecting our environment."
Kathleen Slade reminds us that
drying clothes outside is an
easy way to save energy
Poster contest winners are as follows:
5 to 9 Years Old
- First Place: Kathleen Slade, Marcellus, NY
- Second Place: Daniel Slade, Marcellus, NY
- Third Place: Tiara Thomas, Binghamton, NY
Rob Ammerman proposes using buses
fueled by natural gas as a means of
preventing pollution
10 to 14 Years Old
- First Place: Elizabeth Lawrence, Sandy Creek, NY
- Second Place: Rob Ammerman, Buffalo, NY
- Third Place: Maryrose Angelo, Syracuse, NY
Oren Robinson warns that if we
don't prevent pollution now, we'll
have to find another planet
to live on
15 to 18 Years Old
- First Place: Oren Robinson, Nedrow, NY
- Second Place: Melissa Brown, Naples, NY
- Third Place: Melissa Gardiner, Liverpool, NY
In addition to receiving awards, poster contest winners were treated to a scenic cruise down the Hudson River on the Dutch Apple. During the cruise, they experienced an unexpected bonus with the sighting of a great blue heron and two bald eagles.
DEC's web site has information about New York State's pollution prevention initiatives, as well as photos of all of the winning posters (pdf 292Kb). To find out more, contact DEC's Pollution Prevention Unit at (518) 402-9469.
