Conservation Professionals Select 2024 Envirothon Winner

By Chris Maestas, State Public Affairs Specialist NRCS, ND

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, ND, May 14, 2024-Twenty-three teams from across the state participated in this year's Envirothon, engaging in a comprehensive study and field tests covering four environmental disciplines.

Andrea Peterson, North Dakota Envirothon Coordinator, emphasized the program's significance, stating, "We aim to instill in students the value of conservation and natural resources, providing them with invaluable outdoor experiences."

Bismarck High School secured the top spot at the 2024 North Dakota Envirothon State Competition, with Minot High School in second place and West Fargo High School earning third place honors.

Fred Aziz, chairperson for the North Dakota Envirothon, underscored the program's lasng impact, saying, "Year after year, participants go on to higher education and return as mentors or volunteers. It's a cycle of continuous learning and giving back."

The Envirothon plays a crucial role in challenging students to consider the protection of the environment and preservation of natural resources.

Dan Hovland, North Dakota NRCS state conservationist and judge, expressed enthusiasm about interacting with the students, stating, "It was inspiring to engage with such sharp teams addressing conservation issues from a grassroots level. Conversations about conservation with today's youth are always enlightening."

The North Dakota Envirothon serves as a hands-on, problem-solving environmental education initiative accessible to high school students statewide. Its objective is to foster curiosity about North Dakota's natural environment and equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex environmental challenges through resource management and ecological practices. For further details about the North Dakota 2024 Envirothon, contact Andrea Petersen, North Dakota Envirothon Coordinator, at [email protected].

Judging. Students from West Fargo High School discuss their environmental plan during the 2024 North Dakota Envirothon May 10 at Crystal Springs Camp. The North Dakota NRCS sent staff to assist throughout the competition and help judge the final round of oral presentations. (Photo by NRCS Public Affairs)Presentations. Twenty-three teams from across the state engaged in this year's Envirothon, participating in a comprehensive study and field tests encompassing four environmental disciplines. Dan Hovland, North Dakota NRCS state conservationist and judge, expressed enthusiasm about interacting with the students, stating, "It was inspiring to engage with such sharp teams addressing conservation issues from a grassroots level. Conversations about conservation with today's youth are always enlightening." (Photo by NRCS public affairs)Winners. Twenty-three teams from across the state engaged in this year's Envirothon, participating in a comprehensive study and field tests encompassing four environmental disciplines. Bismarck High School clinched the top spot at the 2024 North Dakota Envirothon State Competition, with Minot High School securing second place and West Fargo High School earning third place honors. (Photo by NRCS Public Affairs)

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