Updates & Stories

Conservation Corps gathers river data in central Minnesota

For crew locations: AJ Petersen, 218-838-3124 Project dates: July 13 – October 1 Sites: Pomme de Terre River near Morris, North Fork of the Crow… Read More

Crews construct 70 miles of ATV trails in Aitkin County

For crew locations: Joe Majerus, Aitkin County Forestry, (218) 927-7364 Project dates: August 11 – 13Sites: Aitkin County   Minnesota Conservation Corps crews will… Read More

Conservation Corps helps Saint Paul homeowners save energy and money

Minnesota Conservation Corps has partnered with Neighborhood Energy Connection in Saint Paul to launch a home-energy conservation program. The four-member Home Energy Squad is installing compact fluorescent light bulbs, exterior-door weather stripping, programmable thermostats, efficient showerheads, water-heater insulation blankets and faucet aerators. Read More