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Project Background and Description

The Federal Art Act of 1937, among other things, helped promote the visitation of residents and international tourists to a newly created National Parks system.  In recent years, the number of visitors and parks visited has increased substantially causing public lands officials to consider how best to manage these lands with the increased visitation.  Today, the message to visitors and outdoor recreationists would be different if we were to create new promotional posters for visiting our national lands.

The State of the Rockies Conservation in the West Poll surveys people in the 8-state Rocky Mountain Region about their attitudes toward public land conservation and other current environmental, social, and political issues we face living in the West.  The poll consistently demonstrates a growing desire to protect our nationally designated public spaces.

THE CONTEST

ENTER TO WIN:

1ST PLACE $700       2ND PLACE $500     3RD PLACE $250

In addition to the digital image, your submission must include an explanation of why or how your contemporary conservation motto is relevant to current conservation attitudes of residents in the 8-state Rocky Mountain West (highlighted in the Conservation in the West 2024 poll) and how or why your motto is relevant to the national park, monument, forest, you chose. Please submit a 150-word maximum justification for choosing the place you chose — explain to us why, how, and/or what conservation efforts are critical for the future of the public space your poster represents. This Bryce Canyon National Park poster is an example of a poster created during the Federal Art Project; the old vintage poster is now recreated as what students may come up with using their own imaginations and by exploring the survey results on public and national lands. Of course, this mock-up is more of a spoof; but witty text and images are welcome.

Please submit your entry to chines@coloradocollege.edu by MIDNIGHT on JANUARY 18, 2024. Use CC OneDrive to share large files. 

WINNERS

1st Place Winner

GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK

Nevada

by Holden Perry, '25

The calm waters of Stella Lake in Great Basin National Park offer sanctuary for those seeking renewal amid ancient bristlecone pines. I chose this site for its delicate balance of remote beauty and the healing potential it provides—qualities increasingly valued by residents across the Rocky Mountain West. Findings in the 2024 Conservation in the West Poll underscore a growing consensus that our public lands play a key role in promoting mental well-being, yet face threats from overcrowding, climate change, and diminishing resources. My motto, “Nature Heals: Protect the Places That Restore Us,” reflects the urgency to safeguard these landscapes. By prioritizing responsible visitor management, adaptive resource strategies, and climate resilience, we can ensure that Stella Lake remains a restorative haven for generations to come, embodying both environmental conservation and the enduring human need for solace in the natural world.

Judges' Comments:

• Great reference to vintage national park art style
• Good use of color
• Clear and impactful statement