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2009 Big River Art Contest Winners

Below are the winning entries from the 2009 Big River Journey Art Contest. Each piece of art displays the student's knowledge of and appreciation for the Mississippi River. Congratulations to all contest participants for your wonderful work.

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Honorable Mention: Alisia Lara

Big River Journey (2009) (5 Photos)
Honorable Mention: Ahn Vo

Caring for the River (2009) (6 Photos)

Art made to encourage better efforts to help the Mississippi.
Winner: Aminata Kromah

Mighty Mississippi (2009) (6 Photos)

Art about the Mississippi River - its wildlife, plant life, scenery, and recreation - and its relationship to you.
 
The Big River Art Contest occurs annually, with entries due and winners chosen near to the end of the school year. The contest is open to all 4th - 6th grade students. Get more information on how to enter next year's contest.

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A slow and shallow section of Itaska.

Did You Know?
At the headwaters of the Mississippi, the average surface speed of the water is 1.2 miles per hour. People typically walk 3 miles per hour.
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