Calling all young, budding filmmakers! We are planting the seeds of filmmaking, now just add water and watch you grow: Join the Ripple Effect Film Project by creating a short film about water. Finalists submissions will be shown at The Morton Theater on World Water Day, March 22, 2020. This year the film contest is open to Pre-K through 12th-grade filmmakers of all experience levels in Athens-Clarke County and neighboring counties. Entries can be submitted by an individual or team. Films must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on February 2, 2020. No entry fees; cash prizes will be awarded!

The Water Conservation Leadership Award recognizes an individual, business, group, or other organization that has demonstrated a commitment to protecting our water resources through water efficiency and conservation. Any resident, business, group, or other organization in Athens-Clarke County is eligible. The Water Conservation Leadership Award recipient will be notified of their selection by Monday, February 10, 2020. The Award will be presented at the Green Life Expo & Awards Ceremony on February 29, 2020. Deadline for submission is January 31, 2020. Nomination Form: https://www.accgov.com/FormCenter/Public-Utilities-22/2019-Leadership-in-Water-Conservation-Aw-573