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

GWCA

By: Kristina Beckham Bringing it back up north a little from last month’s post into Missouri. Diamond, Missouri to be exact,… 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