To celebrate the grandfathering of our docks and boathouses, the Waterfront Protection Coalition (WPC) is excited to announce our first photo and video contest. Join us in celebrating the important role that docks play on the water, as the summer comes to an end.
Whether it is capturing wildlife on or around docks and boathouses or how you enjoy your dock with your family and friends, we want to see it. Especially underwater shots of docks and boathouses showcasing aquatic life. Send us your pictures and short videos today!
Contest Details:
- Submission Period: August 28 - September 27, 2024
- Ideas: Photos showcasing wildlife, scenic views, community involvement or activities on your dock or boathouse.
- Prizes will be awarded to the top three submissions as selected by the WPC board.
How to Enter:
- Submit your photos / videos via email to contest@waterfrontprotection.org.
- Each participant can submit up to three photos.
- Please include your name, phone number and address in the body of the email.
- Please reference Photo contest in the subject line.
Docks are essential to the ecosystem and part of our coastal and freshwater way of life!
The WPC believes that docks and boathouses play an important role in many communities throughout the province, by supporting diverse interactions and countless activities within our aquatic environments. They serve as habitats for wildlife (such as starfish, mussels, anemones, sponges, and more), offer recreational opportunities, and act as focal points for community gatherings. They are an instrumental part of the economy by providing necessary moorage for recreational and commercial fishing, tourism, eco-friendly water activities, and create space for tranquil reflection and connection to nature. Docks and boathouses are necessary for water access only locations, provide accessibility for emergency responders and facilitate storage of necessary life-saving equipment, such as water pumps.
Docks offer shelter and refuge for marine species during extreme weather events and can serve as sites for conservation efforts and research initiatives. Earlier this spring WPC participated in a herring curtain program. Docks were a critical part of hanging and maintaining the herring curtains. Docks can support fish populations through these types of initiatives.
Legal Note:
By entering the contest, you grant WPC an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your photos in any media for promotional, educational, and research purposes without compensation. You also confirm that you have the rights to the submitted photos and that they do not infringe on any third-party rights. WPC is not responsible for any unauthorized use of the photos by third parties. Submitted images may be made available on the WPC website at the contest's conclusion. Members of the WPC Board and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate in the contest.