New Plains Review, a literary journal rooted in the Great Plains, announces the New Plains Prize in Poetry as part of its special anniversary issue. The contest seeks work that engages with water as a theme, reflecting the region's complex relationship with this vital resource. The journal's editorial perspective is informed by the Plains' unique environmental and cultural landscape, where water is both scarce and abundant, managed and wild. The prize is open to all poets, with a particular interest in submissions that explore water's myriad meanings—personal, political, ecological, and spiritual. Up to five poems (maximum ten pages) may be submitted in a single file, with each poem starting on a new page. Poetry in languages other than English is welcome, though translations are not accepted. A fee of $3.00 USD is required for entry. While the prize amount is not specified, the winning work will be featured in the anniversary issue, providing a platform for voices that resonate with the journal's commitment to highlighting concerns impacting communities within a shared world. The contest is administered online, allowing global participation.