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To become a sponsor, please contact us at the
Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District. 315-457-0325 or tknieriem@ocswcd.org The Envirothon is an environmental education program that is centered on five universal categories; soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry and wildlife. Additionally, every year a different current environmental issue is selected, and a test is based upon that issue.
The Envirothon is organized by Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the event is sponsored by several generous donations from area businesses. The event’s major sponsor is Covanta, a waste to energy facility in Jamesville, New York. A Brief History:
The Envirothon competition has its roots in Pennsylvania from the early 1980's. By 1990 a National steering committee was created and a working relationship with the National Association of Conservation Districts was established. That same year, New York State participated in the National Envirothon for the first time. Since then, Soil & Water Conservation Districts across New York State organized their Envirothon competitions for high school students in their county. This year's event was held on April 18th at Friends of Rogers in Sherburne, NY. The CNY Regional Envirothon is a joint effort and partnership between Onondaga, Cayuga, Chenango and Madison County Soil & Water Conservation Districts. Learn more by visiting www.nysenvirothon.org |
2nd Place Winners Skaneateles High School from Onondaga County
SCHOLARSHIP REDEMPTION
Send a copy of your certificate along with proof of matriculation (i.e. acceptance letter, bill, proof of registration to:
Chenango County SWCD
99 North Broad St.
Norwich, NY 13815
Phone #607-334-4632, ext. 5
Send a copy of your certificate along with proof of matriculation (i.e. acceptance letter, bill, proof of registration to:
Chenango County SWCD
99 North Broad St.
Norwich, NY 13815
Phone #607-334-4632, ext. 5
- Scholarship funds will be available ($100) to the student for 2 years after their graduation date.
- Unused funds will be returned to the CNY Regional Envirothon.
- All funds will be sent directly to the institute of higher learning after verification of registration.