MEEC Renewable Energy Essay Contest Entries Due by 4/7/11

The Mojave Environmental Education Consortium (MEEC) and High Desert Power Project have announced their first student essay contest of 2011; the theme is renewable energy.  High Desert, CA students in grades 1 through 12 may submit an essay not to exceed 250 words answering the question:  “What are the environmental benefits and advantages of using renewable energy sources in our daily lives to help us reduce the use of fossil fuels?”  Kindergarten students may draw a picture with a 2-3 sentence caption on the same subject.  Prizes will be awarded to first through third place, including a Visa gift card and a tour of the High Desert Power Project facility at the awards ceremony on 14 April.  Entries must be received at the MEEC office in Victorville by no later than 5:00 p.m. on 7 April 2011.  For more information, contact Christie Robinson at (760) 245-1661 ext 6101.