By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

The annual Water Quality poster contest is underway by the city of Hays and KSU Big Creek Middle Smoky Hill River Watersheds.

All students in Hays, from pre-K through 12th grade as well as Fort Hays State University students, are eligible to compete.

The 2016 themes, depending on the entrant’s grade level, are “Be Water Wi$e!” and “What’s In Your H2O?”, according to KSU Watershed specialist Stacie Minson.

“There are individual cash prizes, up to $250, and class parties for some of the winners,” Minson said.

“The ‘What’s in Your H20?’ posters should focus on pollutants in our water that are undesirable and create the potential for unsafe drinking water supplies. The ‘Be Water Wi$e!’ posters should focus on water conservation in the Hays community,” she explained.

Posters will be picked up for judging Friday, March 4. Winners will be announced by April 1.

See the  Water Quality Poster Contest Rules 2016 .

For questions or more information, contact Stacie Minson, KSU Watershed Specialist at (785) 769-3297 or [email protected]