The contest is intended to promote awareness about the dangers of playing in and around open canals and other waterways.
The four top winners will receive two season passes to the Island Water Park in Fresno.
Ten runner-up winners will receive overnight camping passes to Lakes McClure and McSwain.
The winners will additionally have their posters displayed in the MID lobby.
Posters must be no larger than 11 by 17 inches and pertain to water and canal safety.
All submissions are due to MID’s office by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 26.
MID is located at 744 W. 20th St. in Merced.
The winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 30.
Name, address, phone number, school, and age should be printed on the back of the poster.
For teachers and other educators, downloadable presentations can be found at MIDWaterSafe.com
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Source: MID