Envirothon is a state and international environmental competition where high school students test their knowledge of natural resources and current environmental issues.

Teams consist of 3-5 students that solve hands-on problems while competing on five topics:

• Aquatics

• Forestry

• Soils

• Wildlife

• Annual natural resource issue (2024: Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future)

Maine has four regional competitions, where top winners go on to compete at the state competition. The winner of the Maine competition can compete at the international competition. Winners of the International Envirothon receive individual college scholarships. Through this program, students have an opportunity to meet and learn from state soil scientists, biologists, foresters, and other natural resource professionals.

How to Register

Register online or complete our registration form by April 5, 2024. Each team is $125. Review full competition rules. Additional information and resource packets will be provided for your regional Envirothon competition. No refunds for team cancelations.

2024 Competitions

Regional Competitions:

• Midcoast 4/25/24 @ Lake George Park, Skowhegan (Hosted by Somerset SWCD)

• Southwest 5/1/24 @ French Falls Recreation Area, Jay (Hosted by Franklin SWCD)

• Northern 5/21/24 @ Monticello Fish & Game, Monticello (Hosted by Southern Aroostook SWCD)

• Downeast 5/22/24 @ Leonard’s Mills, Bradley (Hosted by Penobscot SWCD)

State Competition:

Friday, May 31 @ Quarry Road Trails, Waterville

International Competition:

7/28/24-8/3/24 @ Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York

Training Resources

A study packet is provided to all registered teams. Fall and Spring regional field day trainings are provided annually. These events are open to all Maine schools, not just Envirothon teams. Complete this online form for field day registrations.

Envirothon Partners

• National Association of Conservation Districts

• USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service – Maine Site

• USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service – National Site

• USDA – Farm Service Agency

• USDA – Forest Service

• Maine Department of Agriculture

• Maine Department of Environmental Protection

• Maine Forest Service

• Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

• Maine Department of Transportation

• Maine Department of Marine Resources

• Environmental Protection Agency

• University of Maine Cooperative Extension