On March 31st, Washington’s 2026 Envirothon season began at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville, where the Northwest Regional Event was held. 17 teams representing three counties tackled a series of written exams and an oral presentation on the current issue (non-point source pollution), competing for the chance to advance to the state competition in May.
Teams spent months ahead of the event studying materials and attending topic-specific workshops held around the region, and in the end, two teams emerged on top with only a one-point difference: Tesla STEM in first place with 524 out of 600 possible points, and Lincoln High School in second with 523 points. They will both represent King County and the North West Region at the state competition. Joining them as state qualifiers is H.M. Jackson High School from Snohomish County and Mount Vernon Christian School from Skagit.
The Southeast Regional Envirothon competition was held just a couple days later on April 2nd, at Klemgard County Park in Colfax. Seven teams participated, traveling from across the region, including as far as Walla Walla and Spokane.
During a cookie break, participants had the opportunity to connect with volunteers from local Conservation Districts, University Extension, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, WA Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the US Forest Service.
Teams from Walla Walla earned both first and second place, securing their spots at the state competition. Teams from Pullman High School and Mead High School will also advance to compete at the state level.
The final two regional events will happen April 23rd, at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Olympia and Pioneer Park in Waterville.
Washington State Envirothon 