WASHBURN COUNTY — On January 13, students from Northstar Community Charter participated in a local Conservation Speaking Contest, hosted by the County Land and Water Conservation Department.
Speeches promoted the conservation of natural resources and the protection and enhancement of environmental quality.
Judges ranked students ranging from 5-8th grade. Topics included:
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Clean Boats Clean Waters
- CWD
- Rain Gardens
- Shoreline Buffers
- Whitetail Deer Population Management
- Eurasian Water Milfoil
- Zebra Mussels
- Canada Goose Population Management
- Pollinators
- Wolf Population
- Wake Boats
First-place winners, Samuel Draper (Shoreline Buffers) and Ava Kildow (wake boats), moved on to the North West WI Area contest for further competition.
Good luck to the students in the next round and way to represent Washburn County! Thank you to the teachers and parents for encouraging all students to get involved in the contest!
Last Update: Jan 30, 2026 10:12 am CST
