AGFC & ACTAA to host congressional debate as part of the inaugural Generation Conservation Competition, Sep. 10-11, Sep. 17-18, & Nov. 5-6.

Yesterday, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) announced its first-ever Generation Conservation Education Summit, set for November 5–6, 2025.

District administrators should have already received notice of this event via the ADE Commissioner’s Memo.

The Generation Conservation initiative is designed to create an authentic learning environment where Arkansas teachers and K–12 students can engage directly with AGFC programs. The summit will highlight the Commission’s role in conservation statewide while offering students and educators the opportunity to compete, collaborate, and connect with conservation professionals.

Regional qualifying competitions will be held September 10–11 and September 17–18, 2025, featuring 24 conservation-themed events — including NSDA-style congressional debate — that will serve as preliminary rounds leading up to the statewide summit in Nov. Depending on participation, these competitions may also function as ASC qualifiers. To help ensure smooth execution and strengthen partnerships between our communities, ACTAA leadership will support all three qualifying events by assisting with planning, logistics, and competition tabulation.

At the summit, each participating school may bring up to 24 students to compete in a variety of challenges for prizes, recognition, and potential additional funding for their school.

To ensure participation, please note the following important deadlines:

• August 29 – Deadline for regional and pre-competition sign-up
• September 10-11 – East (Jonesboro) and West (Springdale) regional competitions
• September 17-18 – North (Harrison) and South (Arkadelphia) regional competitions
• October 1 – Deadline for final on-site (Summit) competition sign-up
• November 5-6 – Generation Conservation Education Summit (Hot Springs).

Registration, competition subjects, and event details, including dates and location, are available at: www.agfc.com/education/generation-conservation/.