This year's selection was difficult to say the least. Patrick, Jim, and Evan deliberated long past the work day into many evenings. We want to thank everyone that took the time to apply for leader - our application takes time as does the interview. We really do appreciate it. As to those that we did … Continue reading Meet the 2016 Field Crew Leaders
Thank you Serve Wyoming, 21 CSC, AmeriCorps, and Corps Network
Our work with Serve Wyoming, 21st Century Conservation Service Corps, AmeriCorps, Corps Network makes our program possible. http://www.servewyoming.org/ Serve Wyoming is Wyoming's state AmeriCorps commission and as program officer Nurieh Glasgow has been working with the WCC for years. We simply could not be as smooth of a program without her. Serve Wyoming, as the … Continue reading Thank you Serve Wyoming, 21 CSC, AmeriCorps, and Corps Network
Getting Stuff Done – 2015 Field Season Summary
Since our first season in 2006, the WCC has fulfilled our promise of leadership in public service. We take pride in knowing that we are investing in our leaders and members to be the next generation of land managers. Our focus on education provides WCC members upper-division college credit, educational scholarships, and provides context to … Continue reading Getting Stuff Done – 2015 Field Season Summary
Greater Sage Grouse does not require Endagered Species Act protection.
September 22nd, 2015 Through an unprecedented push by diverse partners across the nation the Greater Sage Grouse will not require listing through the Endangered Species Act. Wyoming Conservation Corps has been a proud partner in this nationwide effort, mobilizing hundreds of hours of volunteer service directly related to the conservation of this iconic species. Wyoming … Continue reading Greater Sage Grouse does not require Endagered Species Act protection.
WCC makes the Basin ReBoot News
Copied and Pasted from Basin ReBoot News Wyo Conservation Corps teams with WGFD to build new, much-needed pronghorn fence http://basinreboot.com/2015/08/03/wyo-conservation-corps-teams-with-wgfd-to-build-new-much-needed-pronghorn-fence/ (Wyoming) —Thanks to another cooperative wildlife project, pronghorn antelope can now navigate fencing along their migration route in antelope hunt area 93 northwest of Green River. The previous fence has been a major road block … Continue reading WCC makes the Basin ReBoot News
WCC Builds Some of the Best Mountain Biking Trails in Wyoming
Wyoming has been a long held destination for recreation of the highest caliber. I was under the impression that the trail work WCC has done with Curt Gowdy State Park, Glendo State Park, and others is some of the best around. Well, turns out my suspicions were correct. The WCC has built roughly 40% of the … Continue reading WCC Builds Some of the Best Mountain Biking Trails in Wyoming
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack in Wyoming
Last week, Evan went up to Jackson to meet Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack and Chief of the Forest Service, Tom Tidwell. Both Vilsack and Tidwell were visiting Wyoming to not only declare their appreciation for the conservation corps but to announce that efforts are being made to fight fires with money from the Emergency Fund rather than … Continue reading Agriculture Secretary Vilsack in Wyoming
Work Locations This Summer
Projects ranging from sage grouse habitat improvement near Gillette to conservation work at Devils Tower and constructing wildlife-friendly fences at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge will be conducted this summer by members of the Wyoming Conservation Corps (WCC). University of Wyoming students will gain valuable experience while developing leadership and outdoor skills on 18 projects, that … Continue reading Work Locations This Summer
Loading the Tool Cache Up
Tiny Tool House is coming together nicely! Now the WCC has a mobile workshop for tool sharpening, maintenance, and storage. This week, organization is the name of the game. We are preparing tents, buffing up our tools, crew leaders are finishing up their chainsaw training, and crew members just started their Wilderness First Aid training. … Continue reading Loading the Tool Cache Up
Congratulations to our New Members!
The WCC field and office staff and very proud to post our new crew members for the 2015 season. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW MEMBERS! -Madison Williams, Big Horn, WY -Kayla Joy Carr, Peoria, AZ -Kayla Matlock, Torrington, WY -Phil Klebba, Sheridan, WY -Eli Reisman, New Paltz, NY -Austin Deane, Wilson, WY -Jordan Giese, Casper, WY -Shane … Continue reading Congratulations to our New Members!
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