Updates & Stories
Past and present corps members protect the future of Scenic State Park
With roots going back to the CCC in 1933, Scenic State Park is known for its pristine lakes, virgin pines, and… Read More
Life Lessons (Re)Learned in the Boundary Waters
By: Danielle Yaste People often ask me what my favorite project has been or if I honestly enjoy everything that I… Read More
Urban Rain Gardening
By: Rose Lundy I have never been much of a gardener. My mom would work tirelessly out in our tiny city… Read More
Cleaning up rivers with Project Aware
July 11-15, over 300 volunteers took part in the 14th Annual Project AWARE (A Watershed Awareness River Expedition) hosted by… Read More
Reflecting on invasive species
By: Rafa Contreras-Rangel After being away from the workplace for two weeks, I’ve been at a loss as to what to… Read More
Shaping the future of the forests
“The question, ‘Why are we doing this,’ always… Read More
Conservation Corps responds to severe summer storms
After a slew of severe summer storms throughout the region, Conservation Corps crews were quick to respond with much needed… Read More
The summer of digital mapping
Biocontrol. Non-native species. Geographical Information Systems. These words may not be in the average teenager’s vocabulary, but for the 12… Read More
Mastering a chainsaw
By: Rose Lundy The auburn canoe paddle slips into the water and gently scrapes the soft bottom of Rice Creek. Then… Read More