1. Green Generation: Division B and C
Regional and State Competition

2. The Event- 3 Parts Knowledge of ecology: terrestrial emphasis
Problems resulting from human impacts
Solutions to human impacts

3. The Event Application/process skills 50 minutes Team up to 2
Individual tests or stations

4. Division B versus Division C Regionals versus State
Level of difficulty
More application versus general knowledge
Division C only- legislation and economic opportunity

5. The Event Bring Writing implements
Non-programmable non-graphing calculator- 2 total allowed
One sheet of notes per team

6. National Website Resources
Website links
Sample exercises
Training handout
Event supervisor tips
CD available from Nationals

7. Preparation General knowledge Selected terrestrial biomes
Application of general knowledge to selected biomes
Process skills
Use classroom activities, videos, field trips, and hands on projects

8. Part 1- General Knowledge
Prepare for this section as you would for the ecology event
Relevant ecology materials
Application of topics to selected biomes
2016: Terrestrial

9. Part 2- Problems Division B and C 2016
Terrestrial environmental issues
Desertification
Deforestation
Soil pollution
Waste disposal
Mining

10. Part 2- Problems Division B and C 2016 Population Growth Issues
Habitat destruction
Farming practices
Fertilizers
Pesticides

11. Part 3- Solutions
Sustainability Strategies- focus on terrestrial biomes 2016
Remediation Strategies
Energy Sources
Waste Management
Legislation and Economic Opportunity (Division C only)

12. Part 3- Sustainability Strategies
Conservation and Preservation
Minimize waste production
Minimize water consumption
Prevention versus Cleanup
Recycling and reuse
Sustainable living, business and development
Maintaining biodiversity

13. Part 3- Environmental Remediation
Site assessment and mapping
Excavation and dredging
Pump and treat
Solidification and stabilization
Oxidation
Soil vapor extraction
Bioremediation

14. Part 3- Energy Sources Nonrenewable Renewable Alternate
Waste management

15. Part 3- Legislation and Economic Opportunity (Division C)
See list on handout
Key laws:
Clean air act
Clean water act
Endangered species act
Freedom of information act
Occupational safety and health act
Safe drinking water act
Superfund amendments and reauthorization act

16. Part 3- Legislation and Economic Opportunity (Division C)
Role of EPA
Endangered red list of species
Role of CITIES
Kyoto protocol
NAFTA

17. Part 3- Legislation and Economic Opportunity (Division C)
Support careers in environmental remediation and green jobs
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Development of eco-friendly products and processes which are economically sound
Encourage economic growth that is environmentally beneficial