The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program (JDS) is a dynamic arts and science curriculum that teaches wetlands and waterfowl conservation for students in kindergarten through high school. The program incorporates scientific and wildlife management principles into a visual arts curriculum, with participants completing a JDS design as their visual “term papers."

 

 Zachary Smith, age 18, took Best of Show at the 2013 Utah Junior Duck Stamp Contest with his King Eider created in oils. As the Utah winner, Zachary’s art was entered into the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest to be held at the National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown WV, on April 19, 2013. Zachary attends Olympus High School in Holladay, UT. Teachers and parents who wish to engage their students in the 2014 JDS Contest can get more info at JDS Website.   

 

 Kathi Stopher, Visitor Services Manger here at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, is the Utah state coordinator for the JDS program.  Feel free to call or email her with any questions at 435.734.6438 or kathi_stopher@fws.gov.

 

For a full list of winners - with photos of the amazing art - check out our Facebook page Winners Photo Album!