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Serving... 
Amherst,
Appomattox,
Campbell Counties,
and the City of Lynchburg.

Education

Amherst County High School Envirothon Team
Qualifies for State Competition


Amherst County High School Students Adopt Creek, Create Trail for Younger Students

 

 

 

Click here to read about what the students learned... 


WISH Comes True:
Temperance Elementary School Biofilter

 

 

 


Environmental education is an important aspect of dealing with the environmental concerns that are facing us toady. From elementary school to adults, it is never to late to learn why it is important to conserve our natural resources and how we can accomplish those tasks. The District is active with  Youth Conservation Camp, the  Envirothon Competition, and outreach to the local schools. The District also provides college internship opportunities.

 

Read about the District's
Rain Barrel's Workshops!

 

 

Perrymont Elementary School wins the Gold Leaf Award for their schools wetland.

 Anne Marie Clarke, Watershed Coordinator, helps students while they build a wetland at Perrymont Elementary School

 

 

 Non Point Source Pollution

is the leading

cause of water quality problems. It directly
degrades water sources for drinking water
supplies, recreation, fishing, wildlife and
aquatic life.
 

Educational resources:

Pedlar River Institute VA Tech Tree Identification
Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Virginia Naturally

Watershed Connections

EPA links for kids EPA links for teachers

Local Colleges:

Lynchburg College

Sweet Briar College

Randolph College

 

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