Press Release from Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy Envirothon inspires students to develop environmental skills and solutions
Colonial Heights, Virginia.—Jamestown High School placed first overall in Virginia’s 2023 Dominion Energy Envirothon State Competition, held at Virginia State University on May 21st–22nd, 2023. Jamestown competed with teams representing 17 different high schools throughout Virginia to earn the title of State Champions.
The Jamestown team will travel to New Brunswick, Canada on July 23rd–29th, 2023 to represent Virginia as they compete at the National Conservation Foundation’s International Envirothon against teams from across the United States, Canada, and China for a chance to earn thousands of dollars in scholarship prizes.
Envirothon competitions consist of five “in-the-field” test stations – soils, wildlife, aquatics, forestry and a current environmental issue – which challenge teams to answer questions in both written and hands-on formats. During an oral presentation, teams present their environmental solution to industry and natural resource professionals who serve as judges. The issue for the 2023 Dominion Energy Envirothon was “Adapting to Climate Change” and teams presented solutions to address a climate change scenario for the City of Hopewell, VA.
“Protecting the environment and supporting our communities are key components of our mission.” said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. “Envirothon proudly promotes both as these students will become future leaders of environmental sustainability.”
“Dominion Energy works hard every day to protect our natural environment and enhance the communities that we serve,” said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. “We’re proud to partner with Envirothon as they grow future leaders in sustainability by letting students compete in challenges based on real-world scenarios.”
Individuals interested in volunteering or learning more about starting an Envirothon team at their high school, 4-H, FFA, Ecology club or home school group, should contact their local Soil and Water Conservation District or the VASWCD at (804) 559-0324.
The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) is a private nonprofit association of 47 soil and water conservation districts in Virginia and is classified accordingly as a 501(c)(5). It is a voluntary, nongovernmental association of Virginia's districts.
The VASWCD provides and promotes leadership in the conservation of natural resources through stewardship and education programs. Our mission is to serve and strengthen soil & water conservation districts in the stewardship of natural resources.
The VASWCD Educational Foundation is nonprofit and classified as a 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 1990. Funding for additional activities such as Envirothon is provided through donations made by individuals, corporations, organizations and other foundations. Contributions to the VASWCD Educational Foundation are used to support educational efforts within the Commonwealth.
OVERALL ENVIROTHON COMPETITION RESULTS
1st Jamestown High School Colonial SWCD
2nd Louisa County High School Thomas Jefferson SWCD
3rd Harrisonburg High School Shenandoah Valley SWCD
STATION & ORAL RESULTS:
Each station worth 1/7 of overall team score, oral presentation worth 2/7 of overall score
Oral Presentation
1st Louisa County HS
2nd Jamestown HS
3rd Harrisonburg HS
Soils
1st Jamestown HS
2nd Thomas Jefferson HS
3rd Harrisonburg HS
Forestry
1st Harrisonburg HS
2nd Jamestown HS
3rd Thomas Jefferson HS
Wildlife
1st Fort Defiance HS
2nd Jamestown HS
3rd Harrisonburg HS
Aquatics
1st Louisa County HS
1st Harrisonburg HS
Special Topics
1st Louisa County HS
2nd Jamestown HS
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