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19th Annual Envirothon Completed : Penncrest finishes first for the 18th straight year. The final results and photographs are posted on the tabs to the left. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - DELAWARE COUNTY ENVIROTHON :The Delaware County Conservation District is requesting financial assistance from the public to provide funding for our annual Envirothon. Sponsorship levels are Gold - $500.00, Silver - $250.00, and Bronze - $100.00. Please follow the link for more information. Sponsorship Opportunities FINANCIAL SPONSORS 2011 GOLD SPONSORS : Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau PECO Energy BRONZE SPONSORS : Senator Dominic Pileggi Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association League of Women Voters of Radnor Society of Women Environmental Professionals of Greater Philadelphia
Visit the Official Canon Envirothon Website at www.envirothon.org Pennsylvania State Envirothon Website www.envirothonpa.org 
An Envirothon is an environmental competition in which teams of five students, grades 9 through 12, compete against other Delaware County High Schools teams in five subject areas: Soils, Aquatics, Wildlife, Forestry, and a current issue topic which is updated each year. Every High School is permitted to send two teams of five to the event. Study materials and various publications are available to educators to help their students prepare for the event. High Schools who currently participate develop teams in various different ways such as: Environmental Clubs, Incorporation of material into classroom activities and reward students who perform well by placing them on the team, or a host of other methods. Tests are developed by professionals in each area of expertise: Pa. Fish & Boat Commission, Pa. Game Commission, DCNR - Forestry, and the U.S.D.A. Natural Resource Conservation Service. Envirothon events are also conducted on the State and National levels. The Envirothon locally is sponsored by :
The first place team is eligible to compete in the Statewide competition. The Statewide competition involves over 60 teams from across Pennsylvania. Only one entry from each County is permitted. The local winner will receive funds to assist with expenses in attending the State competition. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to contact Delaware County Conservation District. We will supply you with the necessary information, and study material.
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