Austin Chapter 10, Izaak Walton League of America plans to renew two popular efforts this year to introduce youth to environmental issues.

Starting in 2006, Austin Chapter 10 has provided scholarships for area students to attend summer camps at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center outside of Lanesboro.

In 2009, Chapter 10 will provide four scholarships to Eagle Bluff. Scholarships range from $215 to $250 depending on the summer camp selected.

Area students in grades 4-9 may apply by submitting an Austin Chapter 10 scholarship application form. Application forms have been circulated in the Austin School District but may also be obtained from Chapter 10’s Web site: www.austinikes.org.

Scholarships are available to any student in Mower County. All applications must be received by April 30.

Chapter 10 will also contribute $300 to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 2009 Summer Adventure Programs.

This is the third year that Chapter 10 has funded summer programming at the Hormel Nature Center.

Programs are available for area students who are 4 to 14 years old.

For more information on types of programs offered, contact the Hormel Nature Center at 437-7519.

For more information on the Austin Chapter 10 Scholarship Program, contact Bob Wangsness at 433-4686 or Dave Cole at 433-4654.

The mission of the Izaak Walton League is to conserve, maintain, protect, and restore the soil, forest, water, and other natural resources of our planet.