The Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest, a program of the Pennsylvania Resources Council, is an annual statewide photography contest rewarding amateur photographers who snap striking images of litter across the state.

The purpose is not to glorify litter, but to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment and wildlife.

The contest is open to Pennsylvania amateur photographers only.

A top prize of $500 will be awarded in each of two categories: adult and student (through grade 12). Four additional prizes will be awarded with second-place winners receiving $250 and third place $100 in each group.

The deadline is Oct. 31. Photos must be taken by Pennsylvania residents.

Send entries (limit five per person, no smaller than 4-by-6 inches and no larger than 8-by-10 inches) to the Pennsylvania Resources Council, 1671 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063. High resolution digital submissions may be sent to lensonlitter@prc.org.

All entries must include the entrant’s name, address, email address, telephone number, title given to photo, location of litter site and how you learned of the contest. For student submissions, age, grade and school name must also be provided.

For more information, go to lensonlitter@prc.org.