1. 2008 NACD Stewardship Theme Water is Life NACD/Auxiliary 2008 Poster Contest Ideas, Rules, Poster Ideas and Tips

2. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org2 Water is Life Is water important to your daily life? Name some of the ways

3. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org3 Direct Uses of Water Turning on a faucet, bathing, watering the yard, etc. are direct uses of water.

4. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org4 Indirect Uses of Water The water that goes into producing the food people eat and the various products they use and consume are indirect uses of water.

5. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org5 Nature recycles water in an endless cycle

6. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org6 Conservation of Water Saves Money Conserving water can mean substantial savings in sewer, energy, and water bills. For homeowners with septic systems, conserving water reduces wear and tear on the system and requires less energy for pumping well water.

7. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org7 Watershed Whats a watershed?

8. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org8 Everyone lives in a watershed A watershed can include a river or the tributaries that empty into it along its course. Several small watersheds make up large watersheds, creating a series of watersheds within a larger area called a drainage basin. Water enters a watershed through both direct and indirect means. Precipitation in the form of rain or snow enters directly as surface runoff or indirectly as water seeping through the soil via the groundwater system.

9. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org9 Earth's Water Facts Of all water on earth, 97.5% is salt water, and of the remaining 2.5% fresh water, some 70% is frozen in the polar icecaps. The other 30% is mostly present as soil moisture or lies in underground aquifers. In the end, less than 1% of the world's fresh water (or about 0.007% of all water on earth) is readily accessible for direct human uses. It is found in lakes, rivers, reservoirs and in underground sources.

10. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org10 Earth's Water Facts The most common substance found on earth is water. Water is the only substance found naturally in three forms: solid, liquid, and gas. An acre of corn gives off 4,000 gallons of water per day in evaporation.

11. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org11 How much is a gallon? If all the earth's water fit in a gallon jug, available fresh water would equal just over a tablespoon.

12. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org12 Earth's Water Facts Water makes up almost two-thirds of the human body, and seventy percent of the brain. While usage varies from community to community and person to person, on average, Americans use 183 gallons of water a day for cooking, washing, flushing, and watering purposes. The average family turns on the tap between 70 and 100 times daily.

13. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org13 Earth's Water Facts About 4,000 gallons of water are needed to grow one bushel of corn, 11,000 gallons to grow one bushel of wheat, and about 135,000 gallons to grow one ton of alfalfa. About 1,400 gallons of water are used to produce a meal of a quarter- pound hamburger, an order of fries and a soft drink.

14. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org14 Earth's Water Facts About 1,800 gallons of water are needed to produce the cotton in a pair jeans, and 400 gallons to produce the cotton in a shirt.

15. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org15 Earth's Water Facts It takes about 1,000 gallons of water to grow the wheat to make a two pound loaf of bread, and about 120 gallons to produce one egg.

16. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org16 Earth's Water Facts Water makes up 90% of a tomato, 80% of pineapples and corn, and 70% of a tree.

17. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org17 Make a Difference Design your posters using some of these ideas: Water as a resource used in everyday life State of water – solid, liquid, gas Water cycle Groundwater Drinking water Amount of water on Earth Watersheds Stormwater runoff Drought and flooding Share your information with others!

18. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org18 FOR YOUR LOCAL, AREA STATE WATER CONCERNS AND OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DISTRICT

19. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org19 Poster Ideas

20. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org20 What makes a good Poster? Attracts attention Is simple and clear Uses colors and white space to get and hold attention Letters are large enough to be easily read

21. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org21 When forming ideas for your poster Research the topic of the theme Brainstorm ideas and make a list Think of the theme and use the theme as your title

22. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org22 Tips to remember Dont use too many words Use a combination of illustrations and words Be as neat as you can Blend colors when using crayons or colored pencils Depending on design leave white space on the poster Make sure the poster is balanced

23. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org23 Tips to remember Choose colors carefully. Note the following general guidelines: - Black tends to be more formal, neat, rich, strong - Blue is cool, melancholy - Purple is considered royal, rich - Yellow tends to be warm, light, or ripe - Green is fresh, young, or growing - White means clean, and neat -Red attracts the eye, is high energy - Orange attracts the eye

24. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org24 Tips to remember Don't try to include too many ideas or activities on your poster. A single message, clearly illustrated, is more effective

25. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org25 Things you should not do Cover poster with lamination or other clear covering Use staples, tacks, or tape Use fluorescent posters Create a poster that is all words or a poster that is all pictures

26. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org26 Steps to follow when making a poster Decide on information to include on the poster Research the theme topic Sketch out your idea Mark guidelines for lettering (lightly) Clean up the poster so it is neat. Erase any guidelines that are showing.

27. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org27 Steps to follow when making a poster Turn poster in on time for judging. Attach poster entry form on the back and be sure it is signed by a parent or guardian. Entry must be contestant's original, hand done creation and may not be traced from photographs or other artists' published works.

28. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org28 Steps to follow when making a poster Any media may be used to create a flat or two-dimensional effect (paint, crayon, colored pencil, charcoal, paper or other materials). Poster size must be between 8.5" x 11" and 22" x 28".

29. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org29 What your poster will be judged on Conservation message50 percent Visual effectiveness30 percent Originality10 percent and Universal appeal10 percent.

30. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org30 FOR YOU TO ADD LOCAL, AREA, STATE INFORMATION ON DATES AND OTHER CONTEST INFORMATION

31. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org31 All the water that will ever be is, right now. National Geographic, October 1993

32. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org32 Visit www.nacdnet.org For additional information on 2008 NACD Stewardship Teachers guide Student booklets Water is Life – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced and more………………………..

33. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org33 Speech Add information if you also hold a speech contest on the stewardship theme Date of Speech contest Open for grades Length of speech Contact Information

34. National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org34 Essay Add information if you hold an Essay contest on the Stewardship theme. Contest open to grades: Essay length: Due Date: Essays entries are to be sent to: Contact Information