Envirothon Benefits
The Envirothon provides an incentive for students to integrate and apply knowledge and skills learned in biology, chemistry, earth science, botany, zoology and other science disciplines while stimulating, reinforcing and enhancing students' interest in the environment, related careers, and Iowa's natural resources.  Of course, there is also the incentive of travel, scholarships, prizes and prestige!

The goals of the Iowa Envirothon are to:
* Increase students' knowledge and awareness of the interrelationship of our natural
resources.

* Promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

* Develop students' critical thinking, cooperative problem solving, and decision-making
skills.

* Present balanced options for management of our renewable and nonrenewable
natural resources.

* Provide awareness of and accessibility to resource organizations offering assistance
in environmental issues.