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University of Wyoming


 

HISTORY:

Since 1985 over 100 Conservation Corps in 36 states have been created, and successfully implemented diverse projects ranging from conservation work to health and human services.  The Conservation Corps of today are modeled after the depression era Civilian Conservation Corps. Today’s Conservation Corps seek to provide similar opportunities for community development and personal growth for the nation’s young men and women. 

 

Community Need:

Conservation Corps from Utah, Montana, and Colorado have completed service projects with the Wyoming State Parks Division, US Forest Service, and the National Park Service in numerous Wyoming counties including: Big Horn, Park, Teton, Washakie, Johnson, Sheridan, Crook, Freemont, and Sublette.  By creating a Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC), similar service projects will be completed by Wyoming’s young citizens, promoting further education of the state’s youth.

Wyoming’s young adults who are members of the WCC will gain valuable hands-on education and skills development.  Each member will come away with a deeper understanding of wildlife and natural resource management in Wyoming, and the skills necessary to pursue long-term gainful employment in this state.  Participants, upon completion of the program, will be eligible for federal education awards through the Corporation for National Service.

 

 

For more information, contact us at wcc@uwyo.edu

 


Sandhill Cranes, as seen on a recent
ENR field trip to see Platte River
Management in Kearney, NE.
(photo by ENR student, Joseph Riis).