News & Updates

Dustin Looman and Burn Crews Featured in Emmy Nominated Show

Southeast Minnesota’s unique topography, rare wildlife, and recreational opportunities are featured in “Driftless,” a Prairie Sportsman episode that has been nominated for… Read More

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa Deploys Crew for Derecho Clean-up in Iowa

In partnership with Volunteer Iowa and AmeriCorps Disaster Response Teams (A-DRT) Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa deployed a crew of five AmeriCorps members at… Read More

CCMI moving forward in our work for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

“Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere” – Martin Luther King Jr., 1963 These words, on a yard sign in my neighborhood… Read More

Moving forward in our fight against racism and injustice

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa condemns the tragic murder of George Floyd. We do not tolerate systemic or institutional racism and injustice where we live… Read More

CCMI responds to local community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Every year Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) engages over 430 youth and young adults across the Midwest in meaningful service, leadership development, and environmental… Read More

Career pathway program seeking applicants for second cohort

Career pathway program seeking applicants for second cohort The program aims to increase diversity in environmental, natural resources careers… Read More