Matthew Wong of Bayside, N.Y.
Student Profile: Matthew Wong of Bayside, N.Y.
Name: Matthew Wong
High School: Benjamin N. Cardozo
Hometown: Bayside, N.Y.
Class Year: Senior
Of all the NYS Envirothon elements, which do you find most challenging and why?
Forestry—so much goes into it, you have to know many tree species.
How does this compare to the county-level competition?
It’s a lot more in-depth, there’s more happening here in terms of the ecosystem than in the city.
What do you like best about competing on a college campus?
I like getting away from the city, and there’s a great view.
What are your plans next year?
I will major in history with a minor in environmental studies at SUNY Albany.
In your view, what is the most important environmental issue faced by our country, and what can your generation do about it?
Urban sprawl and the population explosion. We need to protect what we enjoy so others will be able to enjoy it as well.
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