News & Updates

Summer Youth Corps Update

Last summer, the Summer Youth Corps (SYC) program of Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa (CCMI) experienced the tragic loss of youth member, Anne “Annie” Messelt. Read More

Reflecting on a Season as a Drone Technician: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Growth, and Building Memories

Originally published by Monarch Joint Venture on December 13, 2023. The Monarch Joint Venture’s (MJV) Remote Sensing Program is revolutionizing… Read More

The Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin Field Crew’s First Year!

By Hillary Olsen, Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin Crew Field Coordinator Article originally published in the January 2024 edition of Nagaajiwanaang • Dibaajimowinan.    [Image… Read More

Welcome to Nalani, Interim Executive Director

We are excited to announce Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa’s interim executive director, Nalani McCutcheon! Nalani McCutcheon has fostered a life-long passion for the environment… Read More

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa and ServeMinnesota Launch Minnesota Energy Climate Corps

A program to train the next generation of diverse clean energy professionals ST. PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., October 16, 2023 – Saint Paul-based nonprofit Conservation… Read More

Request for Proposals: Strategic Planning and Mission Review

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to provide strategic planning services that encompass a comprehensive review… Read More