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Natural Resources Workshop now accepting applications The Natural Resources Conservation Workshop is now accepting applications for the 2007 Summer Camp, announced Britt Parker, director. Applications are due June 1. "We have space to accomodate 250 students so those who want to participate should get their applications in early; we operate on a first-come, first-serve basis," said Parker. The NRCW is targeted toward students with a desire to learn more about Georgia's natural resources and the opportunities and responsibilities they provide. More than $11,000 in scholarships are awarded based on test scores from quizzes given throughout the week. The workshop lasts five days and will be held on the campus of Middle Georgia College in Cochran. Experts from universities, local, state and federal natural resource agencies will provide students with lecture and hands-on activities to enhance their understanding of Georgia's vital natural resources and the opportunities and responsibilities that they provide. The summer camp is open to Georgia high school students ages 15 and 18 who have not graduated from high school by June 25, 2007. This workshop gives students a unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about Georgia's natural resources - soil,water, air, plants, minerals and animals from the experts in the field. "Many of our youth do not realize the value of our natural resources that we depend on every day," said workshop director Britt Parker. "The camp utilizes classroom and field trip activities to help interested young people learn the basic principles and the responsible use of our natural resources." Students attending the workshop will also get a taste of college life while spending an entire week on the college campus of Middle Georgia College in Cochran. They will gain valuable insight into careers through their counselors and instructors consisting of professional personnel from the Department of Natural Resources, USDANatural Resources Conservation Service, Georgia Forestry Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and many private industries and organizations. Scholarship sponsors include the Georgia Association of Conservation District Supervisors, ABAC Foundation, Georgia Chapter of American Public Works Association, Georgia Mining Association, Workshop Scholarship Fund and the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District.
Tuition is $150 per student and is usually provided to our students by local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, local businesses and individuals. Application and information is available online at http://www. abac.edu/psbo/nrcw/ or through county offices of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Georgia Forestry Commission, Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division or the Cooperative Extension Service.
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