Hernando: Art for manatee decals accepted through jan. 31

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Art for manatee decals accepted through jan. 31

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 5, 2008

CONTEST

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding its 17th annual manatee decal art contest for middle and high school students until Jan. 31. Students must work through their school's art teacher, and each school may submit up to five entries.

Decals are available at county tax collectors' offices in Florida with a donation of $5 or more to the Save the Manatee Trust Fund. Money from the sale of these decals supports state manatee protection efforts, such as rehabilitation, rescue, research, enforcement and public education.

In June, 15,000 decals with artwork provided by Coral Reef Senior High student Natasha Thornton were distributed statewide for sale until June 2008.

Entries must be postmarked on or before Jan. 31. Entries will be judged Feb. 14.

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Art for manatee decals accepted through jan. 31