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Nebraska Envirothon Presented by: Erika Hill- Public Relations Director Nebraska Association of Resources Districts [email protected]
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Nebraska Envirothon
Presented by:
Erika Hill- Public Relations Director
Nebraska Association of Resources Districts
Sample Question #1
The pelt of this NE mammal belongs to?
A) Opposum
B) Beaver
C) Raccoon
D) Badger
Sample Question #2
A secchi disk is used to determine __________ in a body of water.
A) Pollution
B) Presence of invasive species
C) Turbidity (cloudiness)
D) Depth
Sample Question #3
This skull would best be described as a __________________.
A) Herbivore
B) Carnivore
C) Omnivore
D) No way to distinguish
An Overview
500,000 students have participated nationwide
Regional, State, and National competitions
Test students’ knowledge of natural resource topics
Hands-on fun with friends!
Seven Topics of Focus
Aquatics
Forestry
Policy
Range
Soils
Wildlife
Special Topic- varies annually
Ex: 2018- Fire Ecology
Ex: 2017 – Rangeland
Ex: 2016 – Invasive Species
Nebraska Envirothon Regions
What to do!Step 1
Form a team or teams
Five high school students per team
Allow one alternate per team
Unlimited amount of teams can compete
Step 2 – Sign up for Advisor Training in January
Step 3Print out all study guides on website nrdnet.org/nebraska-envirothon
Step 4Call your local NRD to help
Natural Resources District (NRD)
Guides you through the process
Can connect you with:
Foresters
Water Specialists
Soil Experts
Wildlife Experts
Picture to right is of Concordia High School’s advisor with one of his 10 teams.
Competition Schedule
Six Regional Competitions - February and March
State Competition- April
Niobrara State Park 2018
Wildcat Hills State Rec Area, Scottsbluff 2017
Lied Lodge, Nebraska City 2016
Camp Comeca, Cozad 2015
National Competition- July
2020 NCF Envirothon - Lincoln, Nebraska
2019 NCF Envirothon - Raleigh, North Carolina
2018 NCF Envirothon - Pocatello, Idaho
2017 NCF Envirothon - Emmitsburg, Maryland
Scholarships and Assistance
NARD Scholarships
1st Place- $1,500
2nd Place- $1,000
3rd Place- $500
State winners receive $500 scholarship from UNL if go to School of Natural Resources
Grants and money available at local NRDs for state registration fees
The End
www.nrdnet.org/nebraska-envirothon
Erika Hill Public Relations Director and Envirothon State Coordinator Nebraska Association of Resources Districts 402-471-7672
