Annually, the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (NCASWCD) hosts themed contests for school-aged children on the topic of soil and water conservation. Each district decides which contests it will offer locally to area students. District contest winners advance to the area competition, and area contest winners advance to the state competition. Prizes vary.
The theme for the 2025 – 2026 school year is: “We All Live In A Watershed”