Envirothon
Illinois Envirothon
Sponsored by Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Conservation Partners
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What is the Envirothon?
The knowledge these students gain today will assist them in decision making for tomorrow. Competitions The Illinois Envirothon began in 1995 and has continued to grow throughout the state. Local SWCDs and Land Use Councils (LUCs), in conjunction with partnership organizations and educators, organize local competitions in early to mid-April. The highest scoring team from each of the 16 LUCs (each council is made up of 5-8 SWCDs) advance on to the state competition held in early May. The state winning team will represent Illinois at the Canon Envirothon in August. The competition is held at a different location in North America each year. Teams making it to the international competition will compete for $30,000 in scholarships and prizes. |
2008 5th Category – "Recreational Impacts on Natural Resources” July 28 – August 3, 2008 @ Northern Arizona University – Flagstaff, AZ
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AQUATIC ECOLOGY The students will need to learn about watersheds, wetlands, water quality, aquatic organisms, fishing rules and regulations, water safety and identification of fish species.
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FORESTRY The Forestry objectives cover such materials as: general forest management practices, how to determine the number of board feet in standing timber, how to read a topographic map, and how to identify different tree species.
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SOILS AND LAND USE Students will learn the different structures and textures of soil and how to best manage these soil types. Learning how to use a soil survey, locating the different horizons in a soil profile and determining land slopes will also be covered in the Soils learning objectives.
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WILDLIFE The Wildlife category covers rules and regulations of hunting; how to identify animals by track, pelt and scat; the use of best management practices of habitat; knowledge of Illinois’ endangered and threatened species and the use of trapping and hunting as tools of wildlife management.
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CURRENT ISSUES The current environmental issue changes from year-to-year and is chosen by the Canon Envirothon® Committee. The issue is one of concern to the state or province that hosts the Canon Envirothon® competition. In Illinois students will develop a problem solving oral presentation dealing with the current issue .
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Land Use Council Contact Information |
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Council 2 Northwestern Land Use Council Marilyn Andress Rock Island Co. SWCD 3020 E. 1st Avenue Milan, IL 61264 Phone: 309-764-1486 ext. 3 |
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For More Information Contact:
Illinois Envirothon 4285 North Walnut Street Road
Springfield, IL 62707
Phone: 217-744-3414
Fax: 217-744-3420
The Illinois and Canon Envirothon are offered and operated on a nondiscriminatory bases without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status or physical/mental challenges.