This document lists websites that can help you study for the Envirothon test. You need to download it in order to use the links.

1. Soil Websites
Soil HealthGlossary
Soil Formationand Classification
Soil Surveys
Soil QualityIndicators
Soil QualityOverview
Soil Texture Triangle
Soil Science Careers
ISU Prairie STRIPSProject – Thisprojectusesstripsof prairie strategicallyplacedincropfieldstofilter
waterand reduce erosion—greatstuff!
Wildlife Websites
Wildlifeisabroad topic;learnaboutwhateverinterestsyou,whetheritiswhitetail deer,songbirds,
snakes,ordragonflies. If youwanttofocus onthe Envirothontest,mypredictionisthatthere will be a
focuson pollinators. Basicbutterfly identificationcouldbe onthe test—learnthe commonspeciessuch
as swallowtails,redadmiral,mourningcloak,the difference betweenamonarchand a viceroy,etc.
Co-workerLarryReis’photos FlickRpage – Thisis a goodplace to start if you wantto studya broad
range of wildlife. Clickonthe magnifyingglassicontosearchfor specific animalsorgroupsof animals,
such as “frogs”. Read the captionsunderneaththe photos. He alsohas powerpointpresentationsthatI
can bringto an Envirothonmeetingif youare interestedinaparticulartopic.
ISU ExtensionPublications
IowaDNR fact sheets – browse throughthe foldersatthe bottomof the page
More DNR fact sheets—scroll tothe bottomandbrowse
Water Websites
Thisyear’stheme issoil andwaterconservation,solearningaboutthe impactof agriculture on
watershedsandecosystemsmayhelpyouexcel onthe tests!
IowaNRCS
Water QualityMonitoring

2. WatershedSuccessStories –featurestwolocal projects
More SuccessStories – featuresBearCreak
Forestry
ISU ExtensionForestryPublications –lotsof quick,easyreadshere.
ISU Tree List
IowaForestsToday – Thisis a huge reportwithtons of information. Onlysome of itwill be useful for
Envirothon,butit’sa well-done publication. Chapter4focusesonsoil and waterconservationasit
relatestoforestry.
Tree PlantingRecommendations –greatresource for plantinginyourbackyard
Co-workerLarryReis’photos FlickRpage – Thisis a goodplace to start if you wantto improve your
knowledge of trees,plants,andprairiesinabroadway. Clickonthe magnifyingglassicontosearchfor
“prairie”,“wildflowers”,“tree”,or“shrub”. Read the captionsunderneaththe photos.
ForestryPests
Tree Identification
UNI TallgrassPrairie Center–Oddlyenough,the forestrysectionof the Envirothontestincludessome
questionsaboutprairies. Thiswebsiteanditslistof linksare a goodplace to start your reading.
Prairie PlantIDQuiz – A shortquizwithplantsfromthe Decorah CityPrairie.