Take a Problem, and Solve it

The Envirothon's purpose is to build leadership, educate future stewards, promote E-STEM, create community awareness, and foster appreciation and respect for nature. High school students attend statewide competitions, and then compete for the national prize of $15,000. With real-world applications, students receive a problem scenario and then identify solutions. Topics include solar-powered irrigation, creative invasive species mitigation, wetlands restoration, and beneficial agriculture solutions. It takes 6 months to come up with a plan of action. Students then present a range of problem-solving tactics to a group of judges.

Traci reflected on judging the WV Envirothon saying, “I had no idea what to expect and was blown away by what these young students came up with to increase sustainability and identify resources for local farmers to expand conservation efforts.”

Since 2018, Dominion Energy has contributed $90,000 to state and national Envirothon competitions across our footprint.