Students invited to join in environment competition

State Senator George D. Maziarz and other elected officials have called for local student entries for the 16th annual "I*MA*GREEN*NATION" Celebration, a statewide competition that encourages student awareness of environmental issues.

The State-sponsored competition is open to students in grades one through eight, and includes an awards presentation at the State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday, May 15, where winners will receive award medals, view submissions by their fellow students from around the state, and have the opportunity to tour the seat of state government.

Last year, several hundred projects were submitted that explored issues relating to solid waste and recycling, and more than 1,200 students and teachers traveled to the capital to participate in the competition events.

Schools wishing to participate in this year's event must register by March 2 and entries are due March 30.

For registration forms and additional information, schools can contact the senator's office in Albany at (518) 455-2024.

February 11, 2007