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The Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council4-H teens are providing important leadership for conserving Michigan's natural resources!
Around Earth Day (April 22) each year, council members testify about their research before a Michigan legislative committee. Their intensive research and testimony have made a difference. For example, M4-HYCC members testified about a bill introduced in 2000 (and passed in 2002) that promoted the development of the Michigan heritage water trail program. In 2003, their recommendations led to the introduction of a bill in the state Senate that directed the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to include information in its boating safety course on proper marine fueling techniques, the problems that marine fuel spills may cause to lakes and rivers, and how and where to report a marine fuel spill.
The M4-H YCC is an advanced environmental leadership opportunity for teens aged 13 to 19 that includes:
Find out more by downloading these materials:
M4-HYCC sponsors include:
It's a Winner! M4-HYCC is an award-winning program! It has been awarded:
Current Activities You can find out more about the current activities of the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council at http://web4.msue.msu.edu/4hycc/. Online Resources
Grants, Contests, Training & Other Opportunities For 4-H Environmental and Outdoor Education-related grants, contests, training and other opportunities check the 4-H EOE Grants, Contests, Training & Other Opportunities Web site frequently. For more upcoming training and events in Michigan 4-H, check the 4-H Volunteer Workshops web site, the MSU Extension Calendar and the 4-H Exploration Days web site. Contact Information For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or: Andrea
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The
Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council (M4-HYCC) helps Michigan
teens who are interested in current environmental issues become
involved with state and local governments to help resolve those
issues. M4-HYCC was created by the Michigan Senate in 1999 and is
coordinated by Michigan 4-H Youth Development. Teens from each region
in Michigan may apply to participate in M4-HYCC.
Each
year M4-HYCC members select and research a current environmental
issue. They interview people, listen to presentations by professionals,
surf the Internet, and read books and articles on the chosen topic.
The council has researched bovine tuberculosis in Michigan's white-tailed
deer population; diminishing wetlands, the environmental impacts
of golf courses and other land use issues; the development of a
water trail program in Michigan; nonnative invasive aquatic species;
the effects of small petroleum spills in lakes and rivers; and the
importance of recycling and waste minimization.
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