Calling all student artists in kindergarten through twelfth grade! The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2021 Iowa Federal Junior Duck Stamp (JDS) art contest. While entering the JDS contest, students have the opportunity to learn about waterfowl and their habitat, and then create an image of an eligible North American waterfowl species. School groups and informal groups can enter this contest, or the student may enter individually.
Iowa entries for 2021 Contest must be postmarked by March 15, 2021, and mailed to:
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge ATTN: Junior Duck Stamp
1434 316th Lane
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
All information needed to participate can be found on the website: www.fws.gov/juniorduck.
The Iowa entries are judged by a panel of five judges with 100 students receiving awards. The national winner becomes the 2021-2022 Junior Duck Stamp, with cash prizes for the national first, second and third place winner. The Junior Duck Stamps are sold for $5.00 with the proceeds from the sale of the stamp being returned to the program for environmental and conservation education. Graduating seniors can inquire about scholarship opportunities.
If you have questions about the Junior Duck Stamp, please contact the Iowa Junior Duck Stamp Coordinator Alyssa Lu by calling 402/676-3652 or email alyssa_lu@fws.gov. If you would like flyers, curriculum, or know about educational opportunities feel free to reach out.