[mou] Federal Duck Stamp Contest in Bloomington, MN

[Robert_Russell at fws.gov]

Beginning tomorrow, the 75th annual Federal Duck Stamp art contest will
take place at the Bloomington Art center.  The art is on display from 9
a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m to 2 p.m on Saturday.  The opening
ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Friday with preliminary judging to begin at
10.30; final judging occurs on Saturday at 10 a.m. and the winnrer will be
announced around 1 p.m.  There are 270 entries with 40 Minnesota artists
represented (!!).  Five species of waterfowl are portrayed including
Northern Shoveler, Brant (including Black Brant), Canada Goose, Ruddy Duck,
and the Long-tailed Duck (formerly known as Oldsquaw).  This is only the
second time in modern times that the duck stamp has occurred outside
Washington so for a once in a generation chance to see this exciting
contest come on down to Bloomington and buy some duck stamps for
conservation.  Check out the website http://duckstamps.fws.gov for other
associated events.

Bob Russell, USFWS
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