HISTORY

Since 1984 Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) has sponsored an annual Lens on Litter Photo contest to call attention to the litter problem in communities across Pennsylvania. More than 4000 photos have been submitted over the years and comprise a "Rogue's Galley" of the Litterbug at work. The photos are loaned to schools and community groups interested in working to help fight litter. The winning photos are displayed throughout Pennsylvania, including PRC's offices in Ridley Creek State Park and the ECO-center in Pittsburgh, and the offices of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in Harrisburg.

PRIZES

Eleven prizes are awarded each year. First Prize is a $1,000 cash. There are two Second Prizes of $500 and three Third Prizes of $250. Four photographers whose photos place Honorable Mention each receive $200. Visitors who see the photos on display at PRC or at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in Harrisburg may also vote for a "People's Choice" winner who receives a Fuji camera.

RULES

· Photos must be taken in Pennsylvania.

· Each photo must have a 3x5 card attached to its back listing photographer's name, address, and phone number, title of composition, location and date photo was taken.

· Photo must be no smaller than 4x6 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches in black and white or in color.

· There is no limit on the number of photos that can be submitted.

· Each photo will be judged on five criteria:

• anti-litter message
• originality
• photographic technique
• quality of photo
• severity of the Litterbug's crime
  
  · Photos should help to heighten litter consciousness by showing how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment, pets or wildlife.

Send all entries by November 30 of this year to: PRC/Lens on Litter, 3606 Providence Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.