Washington County Student Wins National Conservation Poster Contest

Wisconsin Youth Takes Top Honor at NACD's 79th Annual Meeting

WEST BEND, WI — Washington County Parks & Trails is celebrating local student Jenna Collins who earned first place in the Grades 10-12 Division for the National Poster Contest for the 2024 National Association of Conservation Districts.

Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) issued a release noting that Collins’ winning poster hand-painted work of art masterfully captured this year’s contest theme, “May the Forest Be With You, Always.” Collins won first place in the local and state competitions to advance to the national level.

"We’re incredibly proud to have a national champion representing Washington County," said Paul Backhaus, Washington County Conservationist. "Jenna's win brings well-deserved attention to the conservation work happening right here in our county. When young people like Jenna shine on a national stage, it highlights the importance of local conservation efforts and inspires others to get involved.”

For more information about Wisconsin's conservation education programs or poster contests, contact visit https://wisconsinlandwater.org/our-work/youth-education Washington County specific information on the poster contest can be found here: https://www.washcowisco.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=16228038&pageId=17273820

Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) is a nonprofit organization that supports the local and statewide efforts of all county land and water conservation department staff and land conservation committee supervisors across Wisconsin. WI Land+Water’s members work directly with landowners, farmers, and citizens to improve land and water management. Learn more at wisconsinlandwater.org.