- From the Valley to the Badlands -
North Dakota
Envirothon
In 1979 the Pennsylvania Soil and Water Conservation Districts created an "Environmental Olympics" as a way to encourage high school students to become interested in natural resource conservation and environmental issues. The program quickly gained popularity and grew to over 40 Districts by 1987 and stimulated interest in neighboring states.
In 1988 the program became known as the Envirothon. That same year teams from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Massachusetts competed in the first "National Envirothon" and in 1992 a Canadian team participated for the first time, and later became the "North American Envirothon."
In 2014 the Envirothon enterprise moved to the National Conservation Foundation, which will provide leadership for a new vision including aiming for a global program by 2030.
Please visit Envirothon for more information about the National Envirothon.
What is the North Dakota Envirothon?
The North Dakota Envirothon is a problem-solving natural resource competition for high school students. Teams are generally associated with a sponsoring school, and usually train the entire school year with their advisor or "coach" in preparation for the annual state-wide competition. Study resources in the fields of soils, aquatics, wildlife, prairie (forestry and rangeland) and a current environmental issue are assembled by natural resource professionals and provided to the teams. Using these resources, students learn the skills of thinking and working as a team to assess natural resource issues affecting the environment. In late spring, each team has the option to select five members and one alternate to compete at the North Dakota State Envirothon Competition.
Participating Schools
Currently there are Envirothon programs in over 50 schools in 35 towns in North Dakota, and new programs are encouraged! Contact the Envirothon Coordinator for more information about starting an Envirothon program in your area.
North Dakota Envirothon is a 501c3 organization.
For more information please contact the North Dakota Envirothon Coordinator:
Andrea Petersen
E-mail: ndenvirothon@gmail.com
A major source of funding for the North Dakota Envirothon comes from the ND Department of Health's Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program, with funds provided by Section 319 of the Clean Water Act.
Thank You, Sponsors!
Notice of Non-Discrimination
North Dakota Envirothon provides notice of non-discrimination as required under federal non-discrimination laws. ND Envirothon does not discrimination by treating someone differently because of a particular characteristic such as being born in a different country, race, color, sex, age, disability or religion. The ND Envirothon non-discrimination notice accommodates persons with limited-English proficiency, and those with impaired vision or hearing. Compliance with this requirement helps ensure that people are aware of their rights under federal law. Contact the ND Envirothon Coordinator to file a civil rights complaint.
Access to programs and activities for persons with limited-English proficiency (LEP):
North Dakota Envirothon adopts to the best of their ability the ND Department of Environmental Quality Limited English proficiency program. October 2022
https://deq.nd.gov/publications/LEPPlan_Oct2022.pdf
Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities:
ND Envirothon complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for participants, volunteers and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in an ND Envirothon event or employment position, please contact Andrea Petersen, ND Envirothon Coordinator.