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Article: ILLINOIS EPA SPONSORS ANNUAL COMPETITION FOR FIFTH, SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS

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November 26, 2008
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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:

Fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around Illinois are invited to compete in this year's Poster, Poetry and Prose Contest sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA). This year's study focuses on the importance of water conservation and clean water with "Your Water Footprint...Keep it Small, Keep it Clean!" as the event's theme. Special emphasis is given to air, land or water on a rotating basis.

The contest, which coincides with the environmental education packet, Environmental Pathways - Youth Investigating Pollution Issues in Illinois, gives students an opportunity to ...

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