Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck and its recycling program are sponsoring the Keep North Dakota Clean (KNDC) Annual Artwork and Media Contest at the third-grade level.

Since 1968, the contest has aimed to educate students on environmental stewardship and proper litter disposal to help preserve the state’s natural beauty.

Students from pre-K through 12th grade are encouraged to submit artwork by March 7, 2025, to [email protected].

Teachers are invited to incorporate the contest and its grade-level themes into classroom lessons. Contest materials are available at [Keep North Dakota Clean](https://www.keep-nd-clean.org/) under the “Art and Media Contest” tab.