2026 State Study Materials
Soils
Wildlife
Wildlife
In this area of study, students will learn the fundamentals of soil science and how these principles apply to the management of New Mexico’s unique soils and landscapes.
Wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife
In this area of study, students will learn about species identification, wildlife ecology, habitat management, and more.
Aquatics
Wildlife
Aquatics
In this area of study, students will learn about marine and freshwater ecosystems, identify species, and assess water quality.
Forestry
2026 Special Topic
Aquatics
In this area of study, students will understand forest and plant based ecosystems, forest inventory and management techniques and more.
2026 Special Topic
2026 Special Topic
2026 Special Topic
Every year students learn about leading environmental or natural resource issues facing our communities. This year's topic is "Non-Point Source Pollution"
Oral Presentation
2026 Special Topic
2026 Special Topic
Teams are given a real-world scenario in which they must apply all 5 topics into a presentation where they are judged by a panel of professionals on the merits and delivery of their conservation plan.
2026 Competition Updates
Check out the Current Competition and Study Guides pages to learn more!