Working in Partnership

The Tennessee Envirothon helps students take a holistic view of their environment and also encourages students to choose careers in natural resources.  The individual tests are prepared by resource professionals within the area of specialty. 

The major source of funding for the Tennessee Envirothon comes from an EPA-319 Grant which is administered by TDA Nonpoint Source Program.

Additional funding and support is provided by the following;

•  USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

• University of Tennessee (UT) Agricultural Extension Service

• Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry (TDF) 

• Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). 

• Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts (TACD)

• Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

• Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation

• Tennessee Valley Authority

• Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

• Land Trust for Tennessee

The state Envirothon committee, made up of USDA/NRCS agency and Tennessee RC&D Council personnel, is an essential part of the Envirothon.  This group guides and directs the Envirothon across Tennessee, from planning lodging and meals to collaborating on the comprehensive question.

Cooperation between Envirothon committee, agency personnel, teachers and RC&D sponsors and the students make the Envirothon a successful event.  However, it is the enjoyment of the competition and the appreciation of the environment that keeps the students coming back each year. 

USDA EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C., 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.