We invite all Amateur photographers to submit their best photos in keeping with the categories of the contest. Photos will be judged by a panel of professional photographers prior to the April 26 NSRK Water in Focus Photo Exposition with three prizes being awarded in each of four categories.

Entries are $25 each. All funds raised from the Water in Focus Photo Contest will support the charitable work of the NSRK with a focus on youth and community watershed stewardship education.

The Categories

1. The North Saskatchewan River – Sponsored by Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Ltd. – Whether it’s from the banks or from inside a dragon boat, we invite you to submit your favourite photos showcasing the North Saskatchewan River Watershed.

2. Frozen Water – Sponsored by Miller Thompson LLP – Ice appears in nature in many forms. From snowflakes, to icicles to glaciers, this category is about celebrating the beauty of frozen water. Whether it’s an ice sculpture or a frozen waterfall, we encourage you to be creative with this category.

3. International – Sponsored by Aquality Environmental Consultants Ltd – The vision of the Waterkeeper movement is for swimmable, drinkable, fishable waterways worldwide. From Victoria Falls to Lake Titikaka in Bolivia, this category is open to any photos encompassing water from around the globe.

4. “Life’s a Beach”: At play in our waters – Sponsored by World Floorcoverings – NSRK’s vision is A North Saskatchewan Watershed where we all have the ability to safely and enjoyably swim, drink and fish. Whether it’s surfing on the North Shore or wake boarding at Sylvan Lake, we encourage you to share your photos at play in our waters.