Crew 1, North Tin Cup Creek
Project Type: North Tin Cup Creek Artificial Beaver Dams (ABDs)
Project Sponsor: Trout Unlimited Salt River
For their final hitch Crew 1 got to work as human beavers and build dams and post assisted log structures in the North Tin Cup Creek. While splashing through the work, they also fell a couple of trees that gave them materials needed for the dams. For an education day their contact set minnow traps and the crew learned about native fish to the area and the ecological benefit that their work will have on the land. For their off day they hit the road and went to visit Idaho Falls, to the zoo and then even a book store. This crew made us all proud with their ability to complete any and all tasks they were confronted with throughout the summer. Thank you, Crew 1!
All Said and Done:
- Constructed 2 miles of Beaver Dam Analogs and Post Assisted Log Structures
- Fell 13 trees
Crew 2, Green River
Project Type: Wet Meadow Restoration Artificial Beaver Dams
Project Sponsor: Trout Unlimited Green River
For their final hitch of the season Crew 2 got to play in the mucky waters of Muddy Creek making Beaver Dam Analogs and then enclosing some of the structures with wildlife enclosures to ensure they would not be messed with from wildlife or cattle. This crew did such a good job that PBS even came out to watch them work! Later on in their hitch the crew even found evidence of beavers moving into the areas that they constructed to help in the project. For their education day the crew learned all about fly fishing and got to practice a few different types of casting. Thank you, Crew 2 for keeping great vibes all summer long and always finishing the job!
All Said and Done:
- Built 30 BDA
- Repaired 10 BDA
- Felled 200 Aspen
- Repaired 1/16th mile of metal fence
Crew 3, Platte River Wilderness
Project Type: Mullen Fire Restoration Platte River Wilderness
Project Sponsor: National Forest Foundation
(Photo Credit: Kyle Spradley)
For their final hitch of the season Crew 3 took on any and all work that they could find throughout the Platte River and Savage Run Wilderness areas clearing trail, improving tread and adding drainages. During their time off the crew found a love for fishing, hiking, and ultimately enjoyed spending the last days of their WCC season together. From a staff viewpoint, this crew was all smiles all summer long and we throughly could not always understand why. Thank you, Crew 3 for all your hard work this summer!
All Said and Done:
- Constructed 20 feet of new drainages
- Cleared countless fallen trees from trail corridor
Crew 4, Bridger Teton
Project Type: Teton Trails Restoration
Project Sponsor: American Trails
For their final hitch of the season Crew 4 was in some beautiful country maintaining and improving trail, digging drainages and moving rocks. During the hitch the crew also got to hike out to the top of Table Mountain, and visit the wondrous Yellowstone National Park. We are incredibly proud of all the work Crew 4 accomplished throughout the 2024 season!
All Said and Done:
- Maintained and improved 4.5 miles of trail
- Drainage and rock removal
Veterans Trail Crew (VTC), Bridger Teton
Project Type: Teton Trails Restoration
Project Sponsor: American Trails
For their final hitch of the season the VTC hiked up into some of the most beautiful parts of the country and built numerous bog bridges out of scrap lumber and provided maintenance on some of the trail drainages in order to increase their proficiency and extend their life. They utilized a horse crew that helped them pack in gear and supplies necessary to complete the backcountry work. Their hitch included beautiful scenic views, numerous bears and their cubs, and sunsets. We are incredibly proud of the work that our Veterans completed in this hitch and all summer long!
All Said and Done:
- Built 2 brand new bog bridges
- Re-build 1 bog bridge
- cleaned and maintained 30 culverts and drainages
This AmeriCorps program is made possible through a generous grant from
ServeWyoming!
Wyoming Conservation Corps 