To help schools in Atlantic County and Cape May County, the District is offering eight (8) $100.00 grants to teams in the Cape-Atlantic region.  The grants are awarded to offset the expenses of sending a school to the Envirothon, or to supplement the school's environmental or science club funds. The Envirothon is a nationally promoted educational competition targeted toward students in grades 9-12. This event emphasizes to students the importance of environmental awareness and the need for natural resource conservation. This is done by testing student’s knowledge in categories such as Aquatics, Wildlife, Soils, Forestry, and an Environmental Issue, which for 2010 is "Protection of Groundwater Through Urban, Agricultural and Environmental Planning". The New Jersey Envirothon web site contains more information about the program, and links to other sites regarding this year's topic. Click here for the New Jersey Envirothon Registration form.

To help teams and teachers prepare for the Envirothon, a training session will be offered to all schools in South Jersey on March 26, 2010 at the Gloucester County Office Complex in Clayton. Professionals from various environmental fields will present materials to the groups. District staff will provide information about the format of the competition. Click here for the South Jersey Training Session Registration Form.