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Student Workbook


A step-by-step guide in writing a CFW proposal
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Proposal Guidelines

View a detailed explanation of the following guidelines in the Student workbook. No student or school names are allowed to appear in the proposal.
  • Choose a creative name for your project
  • Define the local watershed (50-75 words)
  • Identify an issue or concern (75-150 words)
  • Proposed solution (525-750 words)
  • Determine your budget (50-75 words)
  • Describe contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (50-75 words)
  • Reflection (50-75 words)
  • Include diagrams, graphics & charts
  • Include supporting research and development on the local watershed and solution
Citations: All research that has been quoted, paraphrased or summarized must have proper in-text citations (such as APA or MLA guidelines).

Ideas Students Can Consider

Finalists Only

Presentation Guidelines:
  • Limit your presentation to five minutes
  • Use aids (Power Point, models, poetry, stories, demonstrations, posters, charts or videos)
  • Sell your idea.
  • Anticipate questions from the judges: Long-term positive impact? Funding sources? Implementation costs? Marketability of product or idea?
  • View tips on public speaking here