Explore the past flooding incidents in Saxony-Anhalt / Environment Minister Willingmann initiates a school-level flood marker contest
The Minister of the Environment, Prof. Dr. Armin Willingmann, has launched an exciting competition for students in Saxony-Anhalt called "Water has Power. You Too!". This competition aims to raise awareness among young people about the dangers of extreme floods and the importance of flood protection in the state.
The competition is open to students in grade 7 and above from all secondary schools in Saxony-Anhalt. It encourages students to creatively document individual high-water marks and their corresponding flood events in the state, with submissions due by February 15, 2026.
Submissions can be in the form of photos, videos, reels, stories, or collages, uploaded via a cloud. The competition allows for creative expressions, giving students a chance to showcase their talents while contributing to a valuable cause.
The three best school teams will be awarded a total of 1,800 euros in prize money. The jury's chosen winning entry will also be included in the current book project about "High-water marks in Saxony-Anhalt".
To participate, students are encouraged to interview eyewitnesses or analyze historical records in their classes, courses, or working groups. The competition is centred around the historical high-water marks found on buildings like bridges, churches, or houses in Saxony-Anhalt.
For more detailed information about the competition, including the digital participation form, visit the Ministry for the Environment's website. For precise and updated information, you may also consider visiting official Saxony-Anhalt education or cultural websites or contacting local educational organizations such as the BBK Sachsen-Anhalt e.V., which organizes student-oriented projects.
Join the "Water has Power. You Too!" competition and make a difference in raising awareness about flood dangers and the need for flood protection in Saxony-Anhalt. Let your creativity flow, and who knows, you might just win a prize!
- The competition, "Water has Power. You Too!", focuses on environmental science, as it encourages students to document and learn about the historical high-water marks and flood events in Saxony-Anhalt.
- This competition is a part of the education-and-self-development sector, as it not only fosters learning about climate-change and flood dangers but also offers an opportunity for students to showcase their creative talents.
- By participating in this competition, students not only contribute to the environmental-science field with their submissions but also have a chance to win prize money and be featured in a current book project about high-water marks in Saxony-Anhalt.
