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News Release
May 1, 2010

2010 Results

Stanley High School team Wins 10th Annual Envirothon NB Competition: will represent NB in California


Sackville, NB - Team Eco-Tunes from Stanley High School won the 2010 Envirothon NB competition that took place at Mount Allison University with field testing at Mapleton Park, Moncton this past Friday.

The team from Stanley will represent the Province of New Brunswick at the Canon Envirothon 2010 competition in Fresno, California this August-North America's largest high school environmental education competition.

The 10th anniversary of the annual environmental science competition allowed twenty-three teams from across New Brunswick and one from Quebec to gain knowledge and experience in the areas of forestry, soils and land use, aquatic ecology and wildlife. In preparation for the three-day event, the participants attended workshops conducted by skilled natural resources professionals, which combined in-class teaching and hands-on field experience throughout the school year.

"We are very excited about the growth and success of the Envirothon NB Program.” says Becky Geneau, the Associate Director of the Canadian Forestry Association of New Brunswick. Students are gaining valuable knowledge and skills that they can take back to their communities and make a difference!” adds Geneau.

Dr. Robert Campbell, President and Vice Chancellor of Mount Allison University addressed the participants on Thursday, April 29th at the opening ceremonies.

The Envirothon NB competition represents a great opportunity for high school students to increase their understanding of local ecosystems and sustainability issues from environmental professionals and to explore different career options in the environmental field. All participants are eligible to receive up to $1000 scholarships in various degree programs at the University of New Brunswick, and Mount Allison University.

Envirothon NB is a bilingual environmental science program for high school students across New Brunswick, and is supported by many volunteers, organizations and companies, including:

New Brunswick Environment Trust Fund, New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund, University of new Brunswick Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management and Faculty of Engineering, Canon Envirothon, Canon USA Inc., New Brunswick Departments of Education - Agriculture and Aquaculture, Natural Resources Canada, JD Irving, Town of Sackvgille, Stantec, Dillon Consulting, Environment Canada, New Brunswick Off-Road Club, New Brunswick Forest Technicians Association, Association of Registered Professional Foresters of New Brunswick, NB Blueberries, MRDC Operations Corporation, GEMTECH, and Natech with special thanks for Recycle NB, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, City of Moncton, Fundy Model Forest, New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance, Future Shop, McCain Foods Limited, Enbridge Gas New Brusnwick, CFB Gagetown, Aramark - Maritime Forestry Complex Cafe, Covey Basics, and Mount Allison University.

Media Contact:
Becky Geneau, Associate Director / Envirothon NB Coordinator
Canadian Forestry Association of New Brunswick
Tel: 506.452.1339
Cell: 506.440.0228
Fax: 506.452.7950




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Adopt-a-Highway


The Spring Roadside clean-up begins April 15th and will run through June 30th.

Individuals, non-profit organizations, service clubs and businesses may apply to take responsibility for a stretch of highway.

New groups must complete the Adopt-a-Highway Form and send to:

Over and above improving our roadsides, the clean-up and the signs will help educate the public, and that means reducing future litter.

If you or your group is interested in becoming a part of the Adopt-a-Highway program or would like more information on the program simply click www.cfanb.ca or Tel: 506.452.1339, Toll Free: 1.866.405.7000, Fax: 506.452.7950.


Annual Provincial Competition Dates

April 29th - May 1st, 2010
Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick

For more information on Envirothon NB and its upcoming events, please visit the Envirothon NB website, www.cfanb.ca/envirothon_nb or contact the CFANB office, 506 452-1339, .