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https://dcps.duvalschools.org/o/achs/article/2066033 On Wednesday, February 19th, 19 outstanding teams from eight local schools gathered at Tree Hill Nature Center for a challenging and invigorating afternoon of academic competition. Despite the wet conditions, students showcased their expertise through hands-on experiments, oral and written tests covering aquatics, soils and land use, wildlife, forestry, and environmental issues. Teams from Atlantic Coast, Bishop Kenny, Darnell-Cookman, Fletcher, First Coast, Frank H. Peterson, KIPP Bold City, and Oakleaf high schools performed exceptionally well, many placing at the top of their categories. One team, however, stood out above the rest, Atlantic Coast High School's "Burmese Python Releasers", who scored the highest in each exam round, earning the title of the Duval Soil and Water Conservation District's 2025 Fred B. Miller, Jr. Regional Envirothon 1st Place Team. Winning Team: Burmese Python Releasers Team Members: Brayden L., Roman M., Alexi S., Brice L., Yuchen R. Advisor: Scott Sowell This talented group of students will advance to the Florida Envirothon in April 2025, where they will compete against top teams from across the state. From there, we hope to see the Burmese Python Releasers represent Florida at the NCF-Envirothon in July, held in Alberta, Canada. Congratulations to all the teams for their hard work and dedication to environmental science!
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The Duval Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to welcome its newest affiliate members, whose dedication to conservation and environmental stewardship will help advance our mission of protecting and preserving Duval County’s natural resources.
We are honored to introduce:
Affiliate members play a vital role in supporting the District’s initiatives, including soil conservation, water resource management, environmental education, and sustainable agriculture. Their involvement strengthens our ability to implement meaningful programs that benefit our local community and ecosystems. As we continue our commitment to conservation efforts, we encourage community members to engage with the District, attend our events, and explore ways to contribute to a healthier environment. Welcome, James, Alison, and Jermyn! We look forward to working together for a greener, more sustainable future.  Elsie Lopez is an educator, herbalist, and writer with an extensive background in community involvement, leadership, gardening, and environmental stewardship. In 2021, she worked on and stewarded several acres upon which she spearheaded a biochar and soil remediation project while also serving as a Citizen Scientist with the Florida Springs Institute. Years prior to that, she founded Gold Water Alchemy - an organization and initiative rooted in responsible management and maintenance of ecosystems inclusive of the more-than-human world. Through Gold Water Alchemy she has taught adults and children with a specific focus on bioregional awareness, ecologically sensitivity, and seasonal adaptability. She is also a science educator who has co-created a garden alongside her students, encouraging the next generation through participation in urban agriculture. In 2023, she took Soil Life Organic's Soil Biology 101 course, furthering her understanding of and appreciation for the intricate network involved in maintaining ecosystemic balance. Elsie is currently working on a land project in the Dominican Republic, supporting family farmers with a Cacao-growing operation through cooperative economic development. As a Supervisor of DSWCD Elsie aims to foster greater responsibility and care for our environment within the community.
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