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
2016 – Crew Leader Application
The WCC is now accepting applications for the Crew Leader position for the Spring/Summer of 2016. Check out the link below for more our application information! Crew Leader Application
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 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
Hitch 4, 2015
Crew 1 - BLM Newcastle, Wyoming, July 13 - 22 - Crew 1 began work by cutting juniper and cottonwood trees to ease the floodplain for the water near a cluster of ancient Native American pictographs. The crews also restored the native vegetation around the rock art as well cutting the grass. By far, the … Continue reading Hitch 4, 2015
Hitch 2, 2015
Hitch 2 welcomed another successful 10 days. Rare is the hitch were we don't impress our agency contacts. Crew 1 - Worked on various projects in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area including work on the historic Mason-Lovell Ranch, a 1884 constructed ranch built by the wild man Henry Lovell known for adventures in the cattle … Continue reading Hitch 2, 2015
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
Orientation 2015
Orientation 2015 - Curt Gowdy State Park was a big success thanks to all the leadership of our crew leaders and our fantastic crew members! Our members learned new skills such as bucking and limbing with our chainsaws, how to build International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) standard single track trail tread, rock retaining walls, and four … Continue reading Orientation 2015
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
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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