The Pymatuning/Shenango Watershed Challenge is a hands-on, interactive environmental competition for students in grades 6th - 8th. The competition is open to schools in Ohio (Ashtabula, Trumbull and Mahoning Counties) and Pennsylvania (Crawford, Mercer and Lawrence Counties). Schools may send up to two teams of 3 to 5 individuals.
As a team, the students answer questions on aquatics, forestry, soils, watersheds and wildlife. The teams get the chance to meet with specialists from each of these areas and after the competition, enjoy a light lunch and an awards ceremony.
2025 Junior Envirothon/Watershed Challenge Flyer
2025 Junior Envirothon/Watershed Challenge Registration/Release Form
Aquatics Study Material:
Macroinvertebrate Life in the River
10 Least Wanted Aquatic Nuisance Species
Forestry Study Material:
Forestry Resource - Soils & Water Quality
The Threat of Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases
Trees for People: Urban Forestry 101
Forestry Information - Tree I.D.
Soils Study Material:
Healthy Soils are Full of Life
Watersheds Station Study Material:
Working Trees for Water Quality
Wildlife Station Study Material
Common Birds of Ohio Field Guide
For more information, please contact: Amy Reeher, Watershed Coordinator |