About Envirothon

What is Envirothon?

A natural resource problem-solving competition for grades 9-12. In an outdoor setting, students are tested in five natural resource areas: aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, and a current national environmental issue.

Envirothon is a team effort that includes site-specific, hands-on tasks. A team includes three to five students, an alternate, and an adult advisor.

Regional and state competitions are held each spring. The top Maine team qualifies for the North American Envirothon finals, an opportunity to compete against teams from across the United States and Canada.

Why Envirothon?

The State of Maine has a long history of natural resource use and management. Maine is 90% forested, has 6,000 lakes and ponds, 4,500 miles of mainland shoreline, and 32,000 miles of rivers and streams. We have an abundance of wildlife and fish, and agriculture continues to be an important resource.

The Maine Association of Conservation Districts has a strong, shared commitment to preserving these natural landscapes. By providing Envirothon and other quality education programs to students today, we hope to ensure the continued value of Maine's natural resources. Envirothon is aligned with Common Core Standards, the guiding principles for Maine’s education system.