The Southwest Kansas Regional Eco-Meet includes 19 counties: Greeley, Wichita, Scott, Lane, Ness, Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Hodgeman, Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Gray, Ford, Morton, Stevens, Seward, Meade, and Clark.
Up to 18 teams are accepted at this event, and participating schools may bring up to 3 teams. Grade levels 7-12 may compete.
Scholarships:
Those who qualify have the opportunity to earn scholarship awards at State!
- 1st Place Team: $100 per student
- 2nd Place Team: $75 per student
- 3rd Place Team: $50 per student
- 1st Place Individuals for each exam: $75
- 2nd Place Individuals for each exam: $50

Registration
2025 Registration Form | 2025 Coaches Letter| Photo Release
Coaches should complete the registration form at least 2 weeks prior to the competition. There is a registration fee of $5 per person.
Send registration to:
Inquiries regarding this event may be sent to:
Email: mike.rader@ks.gov
Photo release forms can be brought with you on the day of the competition. Each student and coach participating should sign a photo release. This form is optional, but filling it out allows us to publish photos of the competition and winning teams.
On competition day, lunch will be provided for students and coaches! If someone in your group has dietary needs, contact mike.rader@ks.gov
SW Kansas Hall of Fame
Thank you to the 2025 SW Kansas Sponsors
Kansas Herpetological Society
Finney County CVB
Pheasants Forever – Ark Valley Chapter
Pheasants Forever – Northfork Tailgunners Chapter
Pheasants Forever – Pawnee Valley Chapter
Finney County Conservation District
Ford County Conservation District
Seward County Conservation District
Hosted by Lee Richardson Zoo
