What can you do to improve your watershed? 

The CARING FOR OUR WATERSHEDS program (developed by Nutrien) asks students to submit a proposal that answers the question, “What can you do to improve your watershed?” Students must research their local watershed, identify an environmental concern and draft a written proposal containing one realistic solution. Community judges select the top entries to compete for cash prizes at a final verbal competition. Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds is the delivery agent for the CARING FOR OUR WATERSHEDS program in Saskatchewan. The program is open to students residing in Saskatchewan in Grades 7-12. Students. 

How it works 

• Students submit an online grant-style application outlining how they would improve their local watershed. Entries are generally judged on innovation, what the environmental impact is, communication, budgets, and whether it’s realistic. Visual elements added to the proposal and being excited about your idea helps. View Full Proposal Guidelines here. 
• The deadline to submit entries is coming soon. The entries will then be judged, with the top 10 advancing to the final competition in May, 2026.
  
• The finalists will be vying for the grand prize of $1,000 for the student as well as a matching $1,000 for their school. There are also cash prizes for places two through 10. 
  
• Up to $10,000 is also available for finalist and non-finalist entries to apply for to implement their proposal.