The 5th annual Envirothon Challenge was completed on April 24th at the Elk Lake Eco Resource Centre with 8 teams participating and representing communities stretching from Timmins to Temiskaming Shores. This is North America’s largest environmental international challenge, the regional challenge is sponsored by the following:
1st place team – TDSS
2nd place – KLDCS – Kirkland Lake District Composite School
3rd place- Roland Michener Secondary School
1st Place team photo –
Left to right
Alex Lickley, Zach Moore, Sarah Gaehwiler, Martina Gaehwiler, Michelle Rondeau
2nd Place team photo –
3rd Place team photo
Rick Calhoun, a land use planner from Ministry of Natural Resources, was the guest speaker . His presentation and discussions with the student participants focussed on the the environmental effects which result from recreational activities on Crown land and on lakes. Included in his presentation was significant focus on the real or perceived environmental effects different recreational users have on each other, with specific emphasis on the emerging conflict between motorized and non-motorized recreationists. The need for consideration of others and their perspectives and good communication and understanding among users was stressed. Calhoun also stressed that some activities simply do not mix well with others.
