FOR THOSE of us who have participated in conservation corps, we know how formative those summers or even 10 months are for our lives. Imagine crews of 4, 6, or 8 people from all over the country coming together to serve their country, communities, and public land (and waters). Young people and military veterans … Continue reading Conservation Corps in the Rocky Mountain West
BIG EVENT, WCC, and Outdoor Program Work on Trails North of Vedauwoo
Medicine Bow National Forest, Laramie Ranger District Vedauwoo Area/Happy Jack area - October 1st, 2016 - Over one hundred volunteers showed up to rake people's yards, work on painting, waste management, and...work on trails for this year's BIG EVENT hosted by Student Affairs, Service Leadership Community Engagement (SLCE), and the Alumni Association. If you are … Continue reading BIG EVENT, WCC, and Outdoor Program Work on Trails North of Vedauwoo
Hitch 8, 2016
Fall Crew - Fence line near Etna, Wyoming, September, 5 - 10 - Working with Wyoming Game and Fish and US Forest Service, this crew headed to the fence line from Dry Creek to Wolfley Canyon. Jason tracked their progress on his GPS to find out the team cut, cleared, and repaired 7 miles of … Continue reading Hitch 8, 2016
Devon Energy’s Commitment Runs Deep in Conservation and the WCC
This 2016 year, Devon Energy piloted two more conservation projects on Wyoming's public land connecting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) to the Wyoming Conservation Corps to tear down non-wildlife friendly fences, enhance habitat, remove noxious plants, pick up trash, and a little trail work. It is a … Continue reading Devon Energy’s Commitment Runs Deep in Conservation and the WCC
Hitch 6, 2016
Crew 1/Long Hair Don't Care - BLM lands near Buffalo, WY, August 8-17 - Crew 1 headed to the wild BLM lands East of Buffalo to work on removing old barbwire fence that was rusting and causing problems for wildlife. Long Hair Don't Care worked through miles of fence removal and two miles of clearing … Continue reading Hitch 6, 2016
Hitch 5, 2016
Crew 1/Long Hair Don't Care, Greys River District, Bridger-Teton National Forest, July 25 - August 3 - Crew 1 was in one of the most beautiful parts of Wyoming near the Greys River outside of Alpine. Most of the work involved buck and rail fencing enclosures to keep the cattle away from the water and … Continue reading Hitch 5, 2016
Work Locations 2016
The 2016 WCC field season summer projects range from hard core trail work in Glendo State Park to archaeological site restoration near Newcastle. Corps members will gain valuable experience while developing leadership and outdoor skills on 18 projects that include trail maintenance and construction, fencing, beetle kill mitigation, tree planting, historic preservation, and fuels reduction. … Continue reading Work Locations 2016
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