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Welcome to BUTTE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
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Envirothon Envirothon is a national competition for high school students. Five member teams study provided reference material an participate in hands-on training in soils, aquatics, wildlife, forestry and current environmental issues. The competition includes an oral presentation in which students learn, in a real-life contest the complexities of solving problems while working as a team and having fun.
Speech Contest Students complete with others who have an interest in agriculture, resource conservation or the environment. Local awards are a $50 savings bond, division 1st-$100 savings bond, 2nd- $75 savings bond and 3rd-$50 savings bond and state awards are 1st - $250, 2nd - $150 and 3rd - $100.
Natural Resources Camp A week long camp for 12-14 year old students sponsored by the University of Idaho and Idaho Association of Conservation Districts near Ketchum, Idaho. They students study about soils, range, wildlife, forest and water in a fund and hands-on manner. They also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, rappelling, fishing, volleyball, firearms safety, target shooting, and fireside sing-alongs. Teams also complete in the “Tournament of the Outdoors”.
6th Grade Natural Resources Workshop An all day out of the classroom experience. In the morning the students learn about the wise use of natural resources from the professionals in the areas of soils, fish and wildlife, range, forest and water. Following a lunch provided by Butte SWCD South Custer Fire District demonstrated their equipment and discussed fire safety. Walt Johnson Butte SWCD supervisor is chairman of the fire district. For pictures click here. 
6th Grade Poster Contest Students learn how to create a poster using natural resources as the subject. Butte SWCD Supervisors and staff make classroom presentations to the 6th graders within the district on the current theme and provide the poster paper. Local prizes are 1st-$50 savings bond, 2nd-$15 and 3rd-$10. Winning posters go on the division, state and national contests. To see winners and pictures click here
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