The power of photography

Posted 8/21/12

In recent River Talk columns, we’ve been sharing images of species identified during the third Upper Delaware BioBlitz held at the Ten Mile River Scout Camp in the Town of Tusten, NY. The photos …

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The power of photography

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In recent River Talk columns, we’ve been sharing images of species identified during the third Upper Delaware BioBlitz held at the Ten Mile River Scout Camp in the Town of Tusten, NY. The photos help to establish an important scientific record for the future of the region. But cameras also play a valuable role in fostering awareness of the beauty of our natural resources, as well as impacts or threats to them, such as littering and illegal dumping.

Photo enthusiasts have several opportunities to wield their cameras as tools for positive change—and prizes—in upcoming months.

Fans of Pennsylvania’s abundant state parks and forests will find ample opportunity to share photos of their favorites in the 2016 State Parks and Forests Through the Seasons Photo Contest, sponsored by the PA Parks and Forests Foundation. Entries will be accepted through September 13. Seven categories, such as “Friends and Family Fun” or “Fur, Feathers, Fins and Scales,” will provide photographers a chance to be awarded state park gift cards of varying monetary amounts.

Visit paparksandforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rules.pdf for additional details.

The Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC) has sponsored its annual Lens on Litter Photo Contest since 1984 to raise awareness of littering and its impacts in communities across the state. Photos submitted to the contest are loaned to schools and community groups working to fight litter. The winning photos are displayed throughout Pennsylvania.

Adults or students (under age 18) can submit photos in those two age groups to compete for prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250. A People’s Choice winner, selected by visitors who view the photos on display, will receive a new camera. The deadline for submissions is October 31. Visit prc.org/lens-litter/ to learn more.

For those already working to clean up litter and fight illegal dumping in their communities, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is now accepting applications for its 25 in 25 Community Improvement Mini-Grants, due August 15. Twenty-five grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded in 25 days for projects that improve communities through habitat restoration, cleanups, recycling initiatives and more. Visit www.keeppabeautiful.org/GrantsAwards/25in25.aspx for details.

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