Eight area high schools entered 23 decorated rain barrels in this Blanchard River Watershed Partnership contest.

The rain barrels were on display at the Findlay Village Mall during the car show on Feb. 16-18. The BRWP paid $825 back to the schools in the form of prize money. The winning barrels were:

People’s Choice Award -
Riverdale H.S.
General Theme Category -
First Place - Arlington
Second Place - Riverdale
Third Place - Miller City
Fourth Place - Columbus Grove
Fifth Place - Hardin Northern

Watershed Theme Category -
First Place - Columbus Grove
Second Place - Hardin Northern
Third Place - Miller City.
Fourth Place - Leipsic
Fifth Place - Hardin Northern

Agriculture Theme Category -
First Place - Liberty Benton
Second Place - Liberty Benton
Third Place - Riverdale

To view the rain barrels look under the Gallery Tab at www.blanchardriver.org.

Special thanks to our Rain Barrel Contest Sponsors. AE Curbside, Beerco, Croy’s Mowing, Ltd., Findlay Elks #75, Hancock Farm Bureau, Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative, Hancock SWCD, Hempy Water, Legacy Farmer’s Cooperative, and Putnam SWCD.

The BRWP represents the six counties of the Blanchard River Watershed and is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving water quality through developing citizen involvement and watershed action plans. Volunteers are welcome to join activities at any time. Learn more about the Blanchard River on the BRWP website at www.BlanchardRiver.org.