This year, the program is being co-sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality. This year the participating universities include Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and Western Michigan University. Course credit may be transferred to other universities, but each student is responsible for making these arrangements. A limited number of room and board scholarships for student participants are available from the Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan, the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, and soil conservation districts. In addition, those interested in scholarships are encouraged to approach service groups in their own communities with a scholarship request.
Early registration is advised.
A copy of the program brochure, which includes a registration form as well as information on course content, fees, and scholarships, has been mailed to all Michigan elementary and secondary school principals. A 23-year tradition to plant trout at Proud Lake Recreation Area will continue this year thanks to the efforts of the Michigan Fly Fishing Club. Each year, nearly 3,000 surplus adult brown and rainbow broodstock trout have been planted in the Huron River at the Proud Lake Recreation Area, Milford. This year, state fish hatcheries had only brown trout available for the program. The DNR will supply 1,800-1,900 brown trout for the planting.