The Ohio River Basin (also known as a watershed) covers 205,000 square miles across 14 states that drain into the 981-mile Ohio River. 25 million people live in the Ohio River Basin, and this area is home to some of the highest freshwater biodiversity in the world. To celebrate this incredible region, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory, and the Thomas More University Biology Field Station are showcasing the “Biodiversity in the Basin” with a photo contest!
TO ENTER:
- Submit the form below by July 1, 2025 at 5 PM Eastern. Winners will be announced and contacted by July 31, 2025.
- Alternatively, post some or all of your photo entries on Facebook or Instagram and include in the caption the approximate location of the photo and #BiointheORBasin and tag the sponsors:
- Limit five photo entries in total per person; participants can enter through a combination of social media and form submissions if desired.
- Winning photos will be featured on sponsors' websites, social media, and event programs!
- $500, $250, and $100 cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, respectively!
ELIGIBILITY:
- Any photos showcasing biodiversity taken in the Ohio River Basin are eligible. Any photos with visible plants, animals, or other organisms are eligible. Photos may include human subjects.
- Phone, digital, and film photography are all welcome.
- Post-processing is acceptable if the content of the photo is not changed.
- Each photo must be an original taken by the person submitting it.