Conservation Legacy 2022 US Forest Service Report

CONSERVATION LEGACY US FOREST SERVICE 2022 REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTACT INFORMATION

page one

C ONS ERVATION LEGACY OVERVIEW

page two

PARTNERSHIP IMPACT

page three

PROGRAM AND PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

page fi ve

PARTICIPANT AND PARTNER EXPERIENCE

page seventeen

CONCLUSION

page eighteen

AP PENDIX A: PRESS

page nineteen

AP PENDIX B: FUNDING

page nineteen

AP PENDIX C: PROJECTS

page nineteen

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Conservation Legacy would like to thank the US Forest Service sta , Cooperators and Partners who make our shared vision, mission and programming a continued success. We absolutely could not positively impact these individuals, communities, and public lands without you!

OVERVIEW

FOSTERING CONSERVATION SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITIES & ECOSYSTEMS

LOCAL ACTION. ENDURING IMPACT.

Conservation Legacy is now in its 25th year of operation supporting local programs that provide conservation service opportunities for youth, young adults, and veterans to work on public lands and in their communities.

Continuing the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps and in the spirit of national service, Conservation Legacy programs include Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (Albuquerque, Gallup, Zuni, Acoma, and Hopi, NM), Appalachian Conservation Corps (Harrisonburg, VA), Arizona Conservation Corps (Flagsta and Tucson, AZ), Conservation Corps New Mexico (Las Cruces, NM), Conservation Corps North Carolina (Raleigh, NC), Southeast Conservation Corps (Chattanooga, TN), Southwest Conservation Corps (Durango and Salida, CO) and Stewards Individual Placements (National; Durango, CO and Beckley, WV).

2022 PARTNERSHIP IMPACT

CONSERVATION LEGACY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE US FOREST SERVICE, PROVIDES CREW-BASED AND INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND VETERANS TO SERVE AND WORK ON PUBLIC LANDS. These opportunities foster an awareness of natural and cultural resources and develop skills in the stewardship and science of their management while actively contributing to the preservation of the public lands legacy.

In 2022, Conservation Legacy participants worked on projects in all U.S. Forest Service functional areas except law enforcement. Emphasis was placed on projects that enhanced recreation access, maintained critical infrastructure and trails, mitigated hazardous fuels, and improved habitat. By completing these projects, participants from diverse backgrounds helped build capacity for the U.S. Forest Service to meet critical needs facing public lands.

Conservation Legacy programs provide opportunities for job training, personal development, conservation service, and natural resource education while at the same time accomplishing needed work benefiting our public lands. Conservation Legacy provides high-quality, locally focused conservation service programs that are customized to meet the unique needs of participants, partners, and communities. This approach allows for uniquely tailored programs that establish closer community bonds and leave deeper lasting impacts.

Through this partnership, Conservation Legacy crews constructed and maintained recreational trails, restored and maintained campgrounds, removed invasive species, restored wildlife and fisheries habitat, reduced wildfire fuel loads, installed erosion control features, preserved historic structures, constructed fences and barrier installations, and otherwise helped to support the management of our public lands. Individual Placement program participants engaged in fieldwork, environmental sampling, site monitoring, GIS/GPS, data analysis, program development, archaeology, outreach, education, interpretation, visitor services, and coordination of volunteer events. In all, over 500 unique conservation corps and individual placement opportunities were provided.

We continue to provide high-quality training, personal and professional growth, and on-the-job work experience through meaningful conservation opportunities. In addition to the significant amount of work our participants completed, we also provided educational programs to increase knowledge of the environment and to develop the next generation of stewards with a deep appreciation for our public lands.

TOTAL FUNDING

$5,641,262.75

PROJECT WORK

PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED IN THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL FORESTS And REGIONAL OFFICES:

REGION 2

Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

Manti-La Sal National Forest

Pike-San Isabel National Forest

Rio Grande National Forest

San Juan National Forest

R E GION 3

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Carson National Forest

Cibola National Forest

Coconino National Forest

Coronado National Forest

Gila National Forest

Kaibab National Forest

Lincoln National Forest

Prescott National Forest

Santa Fe National Forest

Southwestern Region O ce

Tonto National Forest

R E GION 8

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Cherokee National Forest

Croatan National Forest

George Washington and Je erson National Forests

Unwharrie National Forest

R E GION 9

Mark Twain National Forest

Monongahela National Forest

Wayne National Forest

R E GION 10

Alaska Regional O ce

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

TOTAL ACRES IMPROVED: 30,000+ MILES OF FIRE BREAK CREATED/ MAINTAINED :

66 MILES OF TRAILS CREATED/ MAINTAINED : 676

TOTAL VETERANS FIRE CORPS MEMBERS:

44

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS:

Including Conservation Corps Crews and Individual Placements

507

CONSERVATION LE GACY ARIZONA CONSERVATION CORPS USFS SOUTHWESTERN REGION

APACHE SITGREAVES NATIONAL FORESTS

Deferred Trail Maintenance in the Apache Zone

Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) Crew 335, in partnership with the Apache Sitgreaves National Forests, worked to address deferred trail maintenance on the Apache Zone. This project provided AZCC members opportunities for job training, personal development, conservation service, natural resource appreciation, and engaged the next generation of conservation stewards, while at the same time reducing deferred maintenance on forest system trails.

AZCC members worked on backcountry trails for approximately 22 weeks. The focus of the crew was to clear dead and down trees from the trail corridor along with brushing, tread defi nition, rock and debris removal, drainage improvement, drainage structure additions, and washout repair. A total of 104 miles of trail across the Apache Zone was improved.

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST

Verde Valley Trail Fund & US Forest Service

Blowout Wash Community Trail

Starting November 1, 2022, Arizona Conservation Corps continued work on the Blowout Wash Community Trail system in partnership with the Verde Valley Trail Fund, US Forest Service, and Flagline Trails. To complete this work AZCC engaged Crew 347 for 4 weeks throughout the fall season. The AZCC Crew worked directly with Matt Roberts, of Flagline Trails. The bulk of the work consisted of fi nishing tread, following the heavy equipment. The crew also completed building a 12x30-foot platform for a cattle guard that will later be installed.

Starting in 2008, the Prescott National Forest engaged individuals, local trail user groups, and various local governments in developing a recreation strategy for Central Arizona that focuses e orts on building and maintaining sustainable recreation infrastructure. The need for additional non-motorized trails and access was identifi ed by the local communities in 2010.

The small rural communities within the Apache Zone are largely dependent on recreational tourism. During the summer months, the forests receive a large volume of visitors. Work on these trails helps the local community’s economy by increasing and enhancing the visitor experience. The crew worked on many of the most popular trails that receive a high number of visitors. These trails provide access to mountains and lakes within the area for a wide variety of recreational users including hikers, backpackers, and equestrian riders.

By maintaining trails members are providing recreational users a safe experience and providing a bu er between human use areas and the protected natural areas. Creating well-maintained and sustainable trails assists in increasing the value of open spaces to the public by providing all with safe access.

The Verde Valley Trail Fund (VVTF) was established as an Arizona non-profi t corporation in 2021 by local citizens recognizing that maintenance and enhancements are critical to the protection of our trails. The VVTF Board of Directors includes local hikers, cyclists, runners, and equestrians who work closely with the local land managers including the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest, Arizona State Parks, and Trails, Coconino and Yavapai Counties, the city of Cottonwood, as well as the towns of Camp Verde, Clarkdale, and Jerome. The Forest Service entered into a Cost Share Agreement with the VVTF in February 2022 to address Verde Trails and Access Plan projects.

Work on this trail helped the local community by boosting the local economy. Communities along trails, often called trail towns, benefi t from the infl ux of visitors going to restaurants, snack shops, and other retail establishments. On longer trails, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and outdoor outfi tters benefi t. These benefi ts represent a huge economic return on the money invested into trail projects. The costs of land acquisition for trails, trail construction, and maintenance are far outweighed by the economic benefi ts generated by trails. This project is part of a 100+ mile mountain bike trail system that is helping the Verde Valley become a destination spot for mountain bike users.

CONSERVATION LE GACY ARIZONA CONSERVATION CORPS USFS SOUTHWESTERN REGION

TONTO NATIONAL FOREST

Plant Survey, Mapping, and Treatment to Support Forest Restoration

AZCC, in partnership with the Tonto National Forest, engaged a Strike Team starting in June of 2022. Members of this crew received training and development of botanical survey and data collection skills that included plant identifi cation, survey techniques, and navigation skills. They learned to use tablets to map populations and collect fi eld data including species, number of individuals, and other relevant information needed for the preparation of thinning and timber sales within the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) footprint, Payson and Pleasant Valley Ranger Districts and Tonto National Forest. This work provided AZCC members the opportunity to learn how to conduct surveys of fuels reduction and forest restoration projects. The goal of this project was for members to gain an understanding of the ecology of the rare and invasive plant species in the area and the reasons for implementing measures to conserve rare plants and minimize the impacts of invasive species.

The overall goals of 4FRI are to restore the structure, pattern, composition, and health of fi re-adapted ponderosa pine ecosystems, reduce fuels and the risk of unnaturally severe wildfi res, and provide for wildlife and plant diversity. Projects that are conducted in the 4FRI footprint aid help the forests and the communities that are located in and around the footprint to restore the ponderosa pine forest on a landscape scale across Arizona. By completing the survey work, members of this crew helped the Tonto National Forest to be ready to implement thinning and timber sales work along with identifying invasive plant species that have an impact on the forest health, biodiversity, and fuel loading.

This type of work assists the forest with climate change mitigation. The data that will come from the completion of the surveys will help inform resource management in these areas, as the Arizona summer fuel moisture levels remain low and the risk of catastrophic wildfi res increases.

CREW EXPERIENCE

A Day Out on the Trail: Crew 347

Setting out just after sunrise and with plenty of laughs, we hike up the machine-built portion of the trail half a mile to where the hand-built section starts. A mountain biker coming down from the trail notes the hard work we have ahead of us but is looking forward to seeing how the project turns out. And we are too—we’re connecting it up to Mingus mountain eventually, should be a challenging but rewarding bike ride!

As we continue the hike to the worksite, our feet pack down the tread for a fi nishing touch. We reach the part where we left o and the easy part of the trail dissolves into extremely steep, rocky, and unforgiving terrain. Uncertain if we’ll even be able to make a trail through this, we pick up our tools to get started anyways— let’s give it our best and see what we can do. Luckily all of the jokes and funny stories we share seem to keep us encouraged in the face of the challenge.

CONSERVATION

LE GACY CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH CAROLINA USFS SOUTHERN REGION

UWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST

This youth crew consisted of two sessions, each lasting three weeks and two crews made up of six youth members and two crew leaders. In total 14 individuals assisted in the work accomplished by this crew over six weeks. They improved a total of fi ve acres of land, which included constructing over 200 feet of fencing, collecting 11 bags of litter, and maintaining four miles of trail.

Most of the work completed by the fi rst crew was at the Canebreak Horse Camp, where they resurfaced the entire campground with new gravel, fi xed the split rail fencing outlining the campground, and reset signposts. The second crew removed fencing at the Cove Boat Ramp and replaced it with bollards. In total, they placed 25 bollards along the road in the parking lot. They also repaired stairs leading from the boat ramp to a nearby campground, completed rock work around the stairs, and installed several drains along the path to allow better draining.

The Canebreak Campground is heavily used, especially in the summer months. With the added wear and tear of horses, the ground at the campsites needed some care. Our crew’s work on repaving the entire campground will help countless visitors, human, and horse alike, enter and exit with ease. The intent behind replacing the fencing at the boat dock with bollards was to prevent visitors from parking along the road. The rangers saw accidents occur and vehicles get stuck in this area. The addition of the bollards will make the boat ramp a safer and happy place for all those who use it.

The youth also picked up litter around the areas they worked. This impacted the youth members greatly; they started to pay attention to how much litter was always around them. At the end of their session, each youth member will take this experience and go back to their communities and create an impact there. Everyone learned about conservation work and how to talk to the public about the work they were accomplishing. Not only did they impact the visitors they came in contact with while in the Uwharrie, but they also impacted those around them at home with everything they took from their time in the Forest.

“ This has been one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. It helped me grow confidence and my abilities, and helped me make choices about what I want to do in my future.

–Youth Crew Member

Uwharrie Youth Conservation Crew

CONSERVATION LE GACY CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH CAROLINA USFS SOUTHERN REGION

CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST Womens+ Advanced Saw Crew

The Womens+ crew was made up of seven members. In total, they felled 310 trees, improved eight acres of land, and maintained six miles of trail. This crew helped to improve and reopen areas of public land access in the Croatan National Forest. The crew removed hazard trees throughout their season to return access to trails including the Flanner’s Beach Bike Trail, the Tidelands Trail, and the Neusiok Trail to the public. A reroute of the Flanner’s Beach Bike Trail allowed for that trail to be reopened after being closed previously. The crew also worked to remove dead Water Tupelo trees from a section of Flanner’s Beach as a step toward making the section safe to use in the future. The crew had a signifi cant hand in returning access to these public lands to the community.

CREW EXPERIENCE

Winter on the Coast

Imagine waking up at 4:45 am in the dead of winter, gazing at the vivid sunrise on the ocean with a sharp sea breeze whipping across your face. Though harsh, the wind o ers a sweet but fl eeting reprieve from the unrelenting mosquito swarms that dominate this small barrier island. Welcome to Portsmouth Village, part of Cape Lookout National Seashore!

The crew also received training in advanced chainsaw work and each member ended their season with a B sawyer skill set. Through the US Forest Service, they were red-carded and assisted with prescribed burns. At the end of their season, each member of the Womens+ crew had secured either a corps leadership or sta position or a seasonal job with the US Forest Service.

Working on public land allows for there to be a big impact on the community. Removing snags and dead trees with the potential to fall on the trail ensures anyone on the trail will be safe. They also reopened and rerouted trails, which allows for a better user experience, so individuals can enjoy a longer trail. Overall, their work helped improve and restore our inner coastal shorelines. The crew’s work is the fi rst step toward preserving North Carolina coastlines through erosion control, which will allow people to enjoy the coastline for many years to come.

Aside from their work accomplishments, this crew impacted the community di erently. Every member of this crew was part of the LGBTQ+ community. This crew was intended to create a community where they all were comfortable being their full selves. The outdoor industry is not always an easy place for individuals who are gender non-conforming. The success of this crew will empower people not only in the Croatan community but across the country, to do what they love and not let stigma stop them.

Crew member Erin Waldman stated “I really enjoyed getting to see the prescribed burn process in the Croatan Forest. I loved learning how the Forest Service uses regular burning to restore the land closer to how it was before European colonization, with more spacious longleaf pine areas and habitat for endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers. It’s cool to learn the ecology behind the work!”

As an eight-person crew, we spent the winter months working on public lands along the coast. We had the opportunity to work directly on the beach, in salt marshes, pine forests, cypress groves, and were even ferried via boat to an island. The main scope of the project work was clearing hurricane-damaged areas, including snags and salt-killed trees.

At the beginning of the season, the crew leaders focused on bringing everyone up to a higher cutting level to safely cut dead and complicated trees. In this learning-focused environment, the crew could target specifi c skills they wanted to work on, like taking a tree o a back lean, completing a double cut, or assessing heart rot and hinge wood integrity. Crew member Erin Murr credits the crew dynamic as a big part of doing more di cult work. “Being on this crew has meant a lot to me. It’s given me the space to grow my technical felling skills.” The crew also assisted and observed prescribed burning operations.

“Each member of this crew ended their season with a B sawyer certifi cation. Gaining a solid footing in the disciplines of felling, bucking, and rigging has provided us with a competitive edge for the more sought-after positions of conservation and federal service. I do believe that this crew is a career-maker for women and non-binary individuals,” refl ected crew member Lela Waite.

CONSERVATION LE GACY SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS USFS ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

PIKE SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FOREST

Los Valles Veterans Fire Corps

The 2022 Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) Los Valles Veterans Fire Corps crew completed a series of projects along with Mountain Zone, the fi re district for the Salida and Leadville Ranger Districts. The crew completed a fuel break at Cleveland Mountain, critical to protecting both the Pike San Isabel National Forest and the town of Salida from extreme wildfi re events. The crew also completed thinning work in the Brown’s Creek section of the Pike San Isabel National Forest.

The Pike San Isabel National Forest has provided support to wildfi re suppression e orts in years past and there has been a backlog of prescribed burning due to the need to provide personnel support to other regions during times of extreme wildfi re. This season, the Veterans Fire Corps was able to support substantial prescription burning e orts, addressing a signifi cant amount of the projects that have long needed attention. The e orts in cutting fuel breaks, thinning, and carrying out prescription burns have had a substantial impact on Salida, Poncha Springs, and other neighboring communities, given the increased threat of extreme wildfi res.

Veterans in the program receive job training to provide opportunities in natural resource management. Since graduating from the program in October of 2022, veterans from the 2022 season have moved into jobs in wildland fi re with the US Forest Service as well as additional agencies. This has substantially improved their economic security as they transition out of military service into the civilian workforce.

Crew leaders Sean Flachs and Faith Phillips, along with Veterans Fire Corps Liaison Je McGinnis support Veterans transitioning into civilian life by providing coaching and training on navigating the civilian workforce. Former participants of the program have stated that, while the technical training they receive is critical, this support in adjusting to civilian life has been key to their success post-military service.

The Upper Arkansas River Valley has been experiencing signifi cant changes given the impact of climate change. This has resulted in unpredictable precipitation rates per year, with several recent years yielding signifi cantly less precipitation than in years past. Addressing forest management needs is of utmost importance given the intensifi cation of this shift in climate. The work that the vet crew did in 2022 has served to ensure local communities can adapt safely to the ecological stressors of climate change.

Of the seven participants, fi ve have moved into wildland fi re jobs with the US Forest Service. One has chosen to continue pursuing a career in supporting veterans through direct service and another has chosen to enter the wellness profession to support other combat veterans healing from mental health challenges related to the experience of combat. The success of the Veterans Fire Corps at the Pike San Isabel has much to do with the tremendous support and enthusiasm of Salida Ranger District personnel, including the investment in having a Forest Service Veterans Liaison dedicated to supporting the crew.

SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST Cutthroat and the National Forest Foundation

The Cutthroat trail is unique to the San Juan National Forest, as it’s the fi rst designated E-bike trail. Southwest Conservation Corps and partners worked together to design a sustainable trail that o ers resource protections, reduces impacts on the East Fork Hermosa area, and improves public safety by providing an alternative to riding or hiking on the Forest Service Road. Users will now be able to ride the trail and connect from Purgatory Ski Area to Sigg Creek Campground.

The objective of the clearing project was to remove dead and down trees from the Fish Lake and Fish Creek Trails. Over the past few years, there has been a concerted e ort to clear large swaths of downed trees and avalanche debris from remote trails. SCC was able to clear 42 trees from the Fish Lake and the Fish Creek Trail in the Pagosa Ranger District.

It has taken a lot of time and e ort to make the Cutthroat Trail come to life. Southwest Conservation Corps partnered with the National Forest Foundation, San Juan National Forest, Cottonwood Consulting, Durango Trails, and local volunteers to complete the Cutthroat Trail construction. At the forefront was the goal of how to best serve both the land and the trail’s user groups. The Cutthroat trail, named after the Colorado River Cutthroat Trout, will not only provide a wide variety of recreation opportunities, but it also runs through an active grazing allotment. Cottonwood Consulting began the e ort with mechanical clearing. Following behind the machine’s rough cut, Southwest Conservation Corps began polishing the tread. This includes identifying durable tread surfaces, de-berming the outer edge, constructing drainage features to allow for proper drainage, and construct small mono walls for stability.

While this trail will be the fi rst on the San Juan National Forest designed for E-Bikes, it will also be accessible to hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers wanting to explore the Hermosa area. SCC was excited to complete the project work and construct a new sustainable trail in the local community.

CONSERVATION LE GACY SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS

USFS ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

COLORADO CLIMATE CORPS

Southwest Conservation Corps had many successes with the Colorado Youth Climate Association Climate Corps program. SCC is not only a leader in the corps industry but targets e orts to prepare young people for careers in natural resources through skill development, leadership opportunities, and support by providing positive and safe spaces for their members.

San Juan National Forest

Southwest Conservation Corps Four Corners partnered with the Dolores Ranger District to complete a series of projects in the Chicken Creek Trail System. This area is a multi-use trail system, open to mountain bikes, equestrians, and hikers in the summer and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. The crew of seven young adults spent six weeks in the fi eld and installed three cattle guard crossings, armored two creeks crossing and maintained just over two miles of trail. Their e orts will ensure the safety of users on the trail and promote the health of the natural ecosystems by ensuring proper drainage and minimizing erosion from social trails.

Pike San Isabel National Forest

The womens+ fi re mitigation crew 263 and the fall fi re mitigation crew 282 completed thinning projects at the Game Trail subdivision and the Trail West subdivision. Between both projects, the crews completed 22 weeks of thinning work averaging fi ve acres improved per week. A third crew also participated in the project, totaling 110 acres improved. The crews thinned primarily pinion juniper in Trail West and pine and fur in Game Trail. These are critical infrastructure projects—as determined by the state of Colorado’s Department of Natural Resources—that are protecting the main drinking water source for the town of Buena Vista and much of Cha ee County.

Members of crews 263 and 282 completed chainsaw training in August at Colorado Fire Camp in Salida. All 16 participants earned their S-212 A-faller certifi cation in chainsaw use, and one member was able to certify at a more advanced B-faller level. Both crews also completed their S-130 and S-190 wildland fi re training in late September, also at Colorado Fire Camp. Of the two crews, 15 out of 16 passed the pack test and are now eligible to work for Federal, State, and Municipal Fire Departments and engage in active fi re suppression and prescription burning.

“It’s been very rewarding seeing the impacts we’ve made on trails. As a public lands user, this opened my eyes to the work of maintaining these areas. I always thought service was something done for free, but I’ve realized that it’s much broader than that, and service can come in many varieties.”

CONSERVATION LE GACY APPALACHIAN CONSERVATION CORPS USFS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN REGIONS

GEORGE WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON NATIONAL FORESTS Little Stony Falls Trail Reroute

During Appalachian Conservation Corps’ (ACC) summer and fall seasons, several crews worked on the Little Stony Falls Trail reroute project. They put in a total of 1,735 project hours to build about 0.3 miles of new trail in rocky, challenging terrain. This reroute was proposed as a long-lasting solution to an ongoing issue of washouts that had resulted in several visitor injuries on this popular waterfall trail. The solution was to move the trail a signifi cant distance up-slope, requiring the construction of several rock staircases, signifi cant retaining walls, and large armored sections of the tread. These trail structures were crafted using hand tools and rigging equipment to build a solid, sustainable trail out of the jumble of large local rocks on site with very little soil present. Over the entire reroute, the crew created and used more than 11,000 cubic feet of crush fi ll, also using the rock that was already on site. The main crew that worked on this project during the summer was one of our most technically trained rock work crews and completed some of the most challenging trail projects that ACC worked on this year.

MONONGAHELA AND DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FORESTS Green Forests Work Surface Mine Restoration

Appalachian Conservation Corps crews partnered with Green Forests Work and the US Forest Service to complete restoration work on several sites, primarily in West Virginia. In total, these crews put in 2,739 work hours on sites across the Monongahela including Sharp Knob and the Mower Tract. The restoration work ranged from non-native invasive species removal with mechanical and manual means to herbicide, to spruce and orchid release, to re-seeding with native species. The crews improved over 180 acres of formerly mined land, were able to work directly with US Forest Service and Green Forests Work sta , learned about restoration practices, and built a connection with the land where they worked.

This project plays a critical role in building climate resiliency on formerly mined sites in WV and KY. Specifi cally, spruce-dominated forest ecosystems are fairly resistant to rising temperatures and play a needed role in creating cooler micro-climates, however, these stands are more temperature sensitive early in their life cycle. This work released spruce canopies to help speed their growth into a more resilient size before rising average temperatures kill or weaken the trees.

SOUTHEAST CONSERVATION CORPS USFS SOUTHERN REGION

USFS REGION 8

Veterans Fire Corps Crew

Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) supported a crew of nine veterans and one non-veteran, completing multiple projects within numerous National Forest and Ranger Districts within Region 8. Crew 993 consisted of eight crew members, and two crew leaders. This crew spent their season completing multiple projects related to fi re management and fuels reduction, inclusive of prescribed burning operations within the Southeast region and wildland fi re fi ghting in the Western regions.

Along with the above certifi cations, eight of the members earned a Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority with the US Forest Service and fi ve members earned an AmeriCorps Education Award, with a total of $15,877 in education money awarded.

In 2022, crew leader and VFC member alum, Aaron Conner, was awarded The Corps Network’s Corps Member of the Year for his outstanding work on SECC’s VFC crew in 2021. This is a nationally recognized, annual award bestowed upon selected AmeriCorps members from across the country that represents a wide diversity of program models and communities.

Boundary Marking Crew

Southeast Conservation Corps also supported a crew of four individuals to complete projects related to mapping and establishing boundary lines across multiple National Forests and Ranger Districts within Region 8. Crew 995 consisted of two crew members, one Assistant crew leader, and one crew leader. This crew was integral to the collection and maintenance of existing mineral lease applications and verifying the boundary lines for oil and gas operations, marking 73 miles of boundaries, blazing 7,845 trees, and georeferencing 385 place locations.

CHATTAHOOCHEE-OCONEE NATIONAL FOREST

Blue Ridge and Helton Creek Trails

Southeast Conservation Corps supported a fi ve-person crew from March to September. This crew accomplished many projects across various National Forests and Ranger Districts located within Region 8. Crew 997 Womens+ Conservation Crew consisted of three crew members, one assistant crew leader, and one crew leader.

During this crew’s six-month season, a major project they completed was the construction of a 136-square-foot observation deck overlooking a waterfall on the Helton Creek Trail located in the Blue Ridge Ranger District. This observation deck involved installing concrete pillars and wooden posts, installing wooden stairs and a ramp leading up to the deck, and fencing. This project is a great example of a critical infrastructure project that can be completed in partnership with the US Forest Service and service corps to enhance user safety and engagement on public lands while teaching technical trade skills to young Americans.

SECC’s Womens+ Crew creates an intentional space for groups that are under-represented to step into conservation and natural resource management. The term “Women’s+” is inclusive of trans, non-binary, gender-fl uid individuals, and cis women. This program model fosters a supportive learning environment where participants can maximize their opportunities to grow and develop while gaining certifi cations to propel them into a career in environmental stewardship.

“It makes me feel good to be part of a team, and it feels great to have homeowners thank you for saving their house. This taught me how to e ectively communicate to accomplish a major task.”

–Veterans Fire Corps Crew Member

CONSERVATION LE GACY ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS USFS SOUTHWESTERN REGION

ALCC prioritized pick-ups in both the spring and summer before the big fall fi rewood rush, which also gave time to develop partnerships with local organizations. This allowed crews to serve more households because these partners consisted of Villages, Chapters, and local organizations whose missions are to provide fuel wood to the community. Distributions were coordinated on a bi-weekly basis to target working hours as well as catch weekend volunteers. ALCC still had plenty of material to distribute in the fall and moved to an individual distribution system where individuals could schedule a pick-up via phone or email.

Crews coordinated a fi rst come fi rst serve system where individuals could sign up for time slots. This was due to limitations of space in the parking area as well as getting community members on/o the site within a one-hour time frame. Each day crews were able to accommodate 90 trucks. The strategy was to provide as much information through the request form, over the phone, and on-site to mitigate any safety or general concerns from the public. The tight control and relay of information was critical to implementing a successful long-term project of a valuable community resource.

WOOD FOR LIFE

In Partnership with the National Forest Foundation

The Hopi Fuel Wood Partnership is a collaboration amongst the National Forest Foundation, Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC), US Forest Service, the Hopi Foundation, and the Hopi Community. This partnership was formed to help ensure access to fuel wood to the local Hopi and Navajo communities who utilize the wood primarily for home heating. The project is part of a larger initiative known as the Wood for Life. Wood for Life currently seeks to sustainably deliver wood to Navajo and Hopi communities from forest restoration thinning on the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests.

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps worked on the Dairy Springs Project, located near Mormon Lake, which was identifi ed by the US Forest Service for thinning, due to a high concentration of residential units as well as access roads for pickups/distributions. The trees were felled in the winter by contractors and ALCC crews were fi elded to stage and process the fuel wood for pickup by the local Navajo and Hopi communities.

The project was logistically challenging, requiring the coordinating removal of a large amount of jackknifed fuel wood with limited capacity located in both a residential area as well as a campground. The mating season for Mexican Spotted Owl as well as the fi re season reduced our overall operating capacity and we primarily utilized hand crews to complete the project. The project was also located near residential units where crews supported large distribution days with a focus on safety and resource damage mitigation.

The Ancestral Lands Hopi Crews consist of local youth and young adults between the ages of 18-24. This project was made possible by the many hours of hard work by our members and leaders through, rain, heat, cold, and snow. We thank them for their hard work on this project and for taking care of their communities.

ALCC crews served 227 households consisting of 874 individuals. A total of 189 cords of wood were picked up, 157 were delivered to households and 123 cords went to Navajo Chapters, for a total of around 500 cords going to the community free of charge.

CONSERVATION LE GACY CONSERVATION CORPS NEW MEXICO USFS SOUTHWESTERN REGION

This year, in partnership with the Gila National Forest, Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM) put signifi cant e ort into improving the Catwalk National Recreational Area, providing access to the Glenwood River District site which is endowed with a history of over a century in New Mexico’s mining past. The Catwalk National Recreational Area Trail 207 averages an annual visitation of 40,000, which has surged since 2020.

Conservation Corps New Mexico cleared 100 ft of blockage in an overfl owing stream—which included the removal of several large boulders, built a 12-foot-long rock wall, and moved over 12,500 pounds of rock and soil. The crew also cleared over two miles of corridor and added drainage along the way.

The Catwalk Trail also includes a picnic area that is ranked as the Gila National Forest’s second most visited area—each year the number of visitors increases. With fees, the Gila raises more than $20,000 annually for operations and maintenance.

Rising temperatures are causing the summer to get hotter in New Mexico, which can cause extreme fl oods. July and August bring the most rain in New Mexico, which can cause fl ash fl ooding. The surrounding mountains trap and funnel water in large quantities down small streams, and dry wash beds which quickly turns into rushing waters that wash away paths. The CCNM crew aided in preventing the continued overfl ow of water in the coming Summer.

GILA NATIONAL FOREST Catwalk National Recreational Area

“ The work we do is signifi cant. We did not just clear and maintain the Catwalk Trail, we made a di erence that results in a sense of pride in not only me, but the entire team.”

–Crew Leader

CONSERVATION LE GACY STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS NATIONAL

FRANCES MARION AND SUMTER NATIONAL FORESTS VISTA MEMBER MARGARET CORLEY, ANDREW PICKENS RANGER DISTRICT

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) member Margaret Corley completed multiple Legacy Roads and Trails grant proposals. These were complicated at times by the need for information or signatures from specifi c individuals (partners and agency sta alike), and she was able to obtain all of this in time to meet deadlines. This has strengthened relationships between the US Forest Service and each partner represented in the proposals. She drafted excellent proposals for each respective grant, performing solid research and clearly articulating the needs of each. In addition, she had the opportunity to participate in community outreach and education e orts.

Corley was very successful in gathering this information and getting it logged in the system with previous years’ data. She has also identifi ed instances where more quality info can be collected by partners during the year, so plans are forming to facilitate this in the coming year. She did a great job balancing district needs with requests from o -site programs to assist with their data entry, as this was a very time-consuming process but didn’t compromise on-site operations at all. Following the collection of this data, Corley also encouraged and worked with district sta to nominate four of our outstanding volunteer partners for national awards to honor their commitment and contributions to the district.

Corley has continued to foster the partnership with Fair Play Camp School in their recreation site adoption. Furthermore, she has worked to identify educational and youth development groups that have not historically engaged with the Forest for outreach purposes. She has additionally worked to update interpretive signage across the districts to better refl ect the story of the forest and how to recreate responsibly.

She worked with several partner organizations to apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Environmental Education fund and American Trail’s Legacy Roads and Trails grants. She also facilitated the execution of the past VISTA’s Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative grant and grants received through Tread Lightly!. She also crafted, edited, and updated volunteer agreements and supplemental attachments for eleven di erent groups and organizations across both districts. Additionally, she has onboarded multiple individual volunteers in diverse program areas. Furthermore, she has worked frequently with the Recreation sta and volunteer groups to organize workdays to get specifi c projects in each district completed.

Of her work, her supervisor refl ects “An understated success has been Meg’s continued enthusiasm for participating in district and community events. Through this, she has demonstrated her dedication to the agency’s mission and initiatives.”

“One of the wildlife volunteers developed such great relationships, that he was asked by the fi re program managers to update his red card and help with prescribed fi res this spring. I was really happy to see that connection develop as this young person looks for permanent opportunities in public lands management.”

–Margaret Corley, VISTA

STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS

PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST VISTA MEMBER KYLIE WILKINSON, APPALACHIAN RANGER DISTRICT

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) member Kylie Wilkinson’s major successes have been in community engagement including community economic development, volunteer engagement, continued support and capacity building for the District’s and partners’ focal conservation areas as well as capacity building support to sta program areas. She helped coordinate open houses and virtual presentations to the public and local community members. She continued engagement with fi ve of the six counties in the Appalachian Ranger District with the Building Outdoor Communities (BOC) program tied to outdoor recreation and economic development.

She supported two Visitor Use Management Committees focused on the environmental impacts of two specifi ed areas. These areas include areas that foster endemic species to that area and include species on the Endangered Species Act. She participated in the National Environmental Policy Act process by helping support three di erent open houses to discuss the impact of prescribed

burning and the possibility of implementing bathrooms at a high-use trailhead. She has brought in crews and volunteers, as mentioned, to increase environmental stewardship. The projects completed by volunteer groups on the Appalachian Ranger District allow greater access to the trail, increasing the opportunity to create environmental stewards. Wilkinson has fostered relationships with the silviculturist, botanist, fi re management o ce, recreation specialist, wildlife biologist, and archaeologist on the district to build trust and increase the creativity of volunteer use. She created an organized spreadsheet of Ridge Naturalists’ abilities to volunteer to assist program managers.

Wilkinson created relationships with various county members and o cials in Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey counties cultivating trusting relationships between the US Forest Service and the local communities. An example of this is when she organized over 600 ornaments coming from the district to the US Capitol Christmas tree. She onboarded ten new individual volunteers to assist sta and created relationships with fi ve new volunteer groups including ‘The Hive’, a predominantly Latin community, and ‘Blue Ridge Pride’, the LGBTQ+ group out of Asheville, NC. Wilkinson applied and was awarded an eight-person crew from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps and coordinated with the volunteer groups and sta to get them training in chainsaw and trail work. She wrote two grants to support economic success in the district, including Appalachian Gateway Communities Initiative and American Legacy Grants. She expects to apply for a Rivers Trails and Conservation Assistance Program grant as well. Wilkinson has been successful in creating volunteer agreements and job hazard analysis forms where there was a need.

She has continued to organize and plan strategic and subcommittee meetings for Max Patch and Roan Highlands Visitor Use Management committees. She drafted Roan Highlands Committee’s steps and continues tracking progress in getting the steps completed including using drone technology for data collection.

PARTNER AND PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE

YOUTH CREW MEMBER, CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH CAROLINA

‘This has probably been one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. It helped me grow confidence in myself and my ability and helped me make choices about what I want to do in my future.’

USFS PARTNER, CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH CAROLINA

‘The first crew has gotten several compliments on how the Canebrake Horse Camp resurfacing looks. Your crew has done great work there. I appreciate everyone’s hard work.’

CREW MEMBER, CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH CAROLINA

‘I really enjoyed getting to see the prescribed burn process in the Croatan Forest. I loved learning how the Forest Service uses regular burning to restore the land closer to how it was before European colonization, with more spacious longleaf pine areas and habitat for endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers. It’s cool to learn the ecology behind the work!’

VISTA MEMBER, STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS

‘One of the wildlife volunteers that I onboarded this summer developed such great relationships in the district, that he was asked by the fire program managers to update his red card and help with prescribed fires this spring. I was really happy to see that connection develop as this young person looks for permanent opportunities in public lands management.’

USFS PARTNER, STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS

‘An understated success has been Meg’s continued enthusiasm for participating in district and community events. She has participated in several workdays, agency outreach events, and even the Walhalla, SC Christmas parade. Through this, she has demonstrated her dedication to the agency’s mission and initiatives, and most importantly to each “team” of staff.’

CREW MEMBER, SOUTHEAST CONSERVATION CORPS

‘I spent the majority of the summer in the Monongahela National Forest. It makes me feel good and accomplished when I’m able to see the difference I’m making. I definitely am more confident in both my skills and my personal growth and who I have become after the experiences I’ve had through this organization.’

USFS PARTNER, STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS

‘Kylie has grown in her soft skills with an understanding of how to build rapport with volunteers who aren’t the easiest to get along with. She makes it a priority to seek out opportunities where an in-person meeting may occur but then taking the time to have lunch or meet for coffee to have more time to get to know volunteers or community members on a personal level, which is key in building trust and positive relationships over time.’

VISTA MEMBER, STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS

‘Meeting with all of the partners one on one increases my connection with them. I volunteered at an event hosted by a partner we hope to create an agreement with in the future which works with the LGBTQIA+ community.’

CREW LEADERS, CONSERVATION CORPS NEW MEXICO

‘The work we do is significant. We did not just clear and maintain the Catwalk Trail, we made a difference that results in a sense of pride in not only me, but the entire team.’

CREW MEMBER, SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS

‘This has been a wonderful opportunity to engage with new people and broaden one’s horizons and experience. Depth of experience really contributes to understanding and compassion. This experience has been very invigorating. Also, it has been a great opportunity to meet different project partners and community members with a variety of knowledge and experience.’

CREW MEMBER, SOUTHEAST CONSERVATION CORPS

‘All of our project partners have been very welcoming of our personal interests, whether it is my passion for wildlife or Annisa’s pursuits in landscape architecture, and every project partner we’ve had has pointed us in the direction of the Forest Service employees related to our interests.’

’CREW LEADER, SOUTHEAST CONSERVATION CORPS

‘I have had the privilege to work on the first Southeast Conservation Corps four-person strike team focused on re-blazing Forest Service boundaries. The work has taken us to the edges of publicly owned land, managed by the Forest Service, in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. My favorite part of the experience has been when the crew members found an interest in a particular field of study as well as the beautiful views along the way. However, nothing is better than seeing someone’s eyes light up to the exposure to a world of jobs they never knew existed. Several of the Forest Service partners made it very clear the importance of our work. They described us not as kids painting circles on trees but as the front line of defense protecting the land that has been promised to be taken care of in the interest of the American people. Our goal was to be as fair as possible to all parties impacted by the boundary. If the boundary moves by only a few feet, that can take dozens of acres of land from hard-working locals or land owned by the public.’

USFS PARTNER, SOUTHEAST CONSERVATION CORPS

‘I could not have been more impressed with the people, or the work performed. Vastly exceeded my expectations and this is all because of the quality of the individuals in the crew. I pulled them from painting one day and took them to a “career day” we set up for them on another district and everyone on the district and from the partners present were impressed with the crew. We are severely understaffed and cannot maintain our boundaries at the level we are required to; this crew exceeded the yearly maintenance requirements for the district they were working on in just 4 weeks.’

USFS PARTNER, CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH CAROLINA

‘The crew did an excellent job considering the level of training and preparation the USFS did beforehand. This was a learning experience for everyone and expect even better results with the next crew.’

USFS PARTNER, CONSERVATION CORPS NORTH CAROLINA

‘This past trail crew, the Womens+ crew, has been one of the best crews that I’ve been able to work with! They definitely exceeded my expectations by finishing the original project with five days to spare, and then continued to work hard by completely brushing (as well as cleaning out some drains) one of our most popular mt. biking trails. Working through the ups and downs of weather and morale, they’re all a bunch of hard workers and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know/work with them!’

“I JUST POINT THEM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AND THEY GET IT DONE.”

–Kyrk Barron, Assistant on the Forest Service’s Apache Kid Wildlife Fire Module.

FOSTERING CONSERVATION SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITIES & ECOSYSTEMS

LOCAL ACTION. ENDURING IMPACT.

Participation in corps programming has a proven record of developing professional and life skills in young people as well as an increased awareness of environmental and resource stewardship. These activities promote the mission and vision to which both the United States Forest Service and Conservation Legacy are committed. The physical and fi nancial support from the US Forest Service, the interns, crews, communities, partner agencies, sta , and partner conservation corps in this e ort has been remarkable.

Conservation Legacy and partner corps are humbled to continue to learn and grow together and to continue to provide systems, administrative, and coordinating services that can build capacity at the local level to engage youth and young adults with public lands, for the betterment of our shared future.

Conservation Legacy is extremely enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue its partnership with the US Forest Service to expand opportunities for young people to serve on public lands and to provide much-needed services in the areas of land restoration, trail maintenance and construction, vegetation management, wildfi re risk mitigation, community development, and other critical needs.

APPENDIX A:

WOOD FOR LIFE: NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHsajncpyIM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2L75X2ozeA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7nwDUzsr_o

TRAILS REOPEN BUT HAZARDS REMAIN AFTER BIGHORN FIRE NORTH OF TUCSON

https://tucson.com/news/local/trails-reopen-but-hazards-remain-after-bighorn-fire-north-oftucson/article_ca886d58-61d8-11ec-9745-7fd0904dc566.html

BOONE NATIONAL FOREST CELEBRATES VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENT https://www.wtvq.com/boone-national-forest-celebrates-volunteer-achievement/

US FOREST SERVICE RECOGNIZES WOMEN’S+ TEAM FOR WORK IN ENC NATIONAL FOREST

https://wcti12.com/news/local/us-forest-service-recognizes-womens-team-for-work-in-encnational-forest

WOMEN’S+ CREW MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE ON THE CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST AND BEYOND

https://www.wnct.com/local-news/womens-crew-makes-a-big-di erence-on-the-croatan-nationalforest-and-beyond/

FOREST SERVICE PARTNERS WITH APPALACHIAN CONSERVATION CORPS

https://salemtimes-register.com/forest-service-partners-with-appalachian-conservation-corpsand-virginia-environmental-endowment-to-host-all-female-youth-crew/

PUTTING TRAIL ACCELERATOR GRANTS TO WORK IN CACAPON

https://www.imba.com/blog/putting-trail-accelerator-grants-work-cacapon

WOOD FOR LIFE RECEIVES VOLUNTEER AND STEWARDSHIP AWARD

https://www.nhonews.com/news/2022/aug/30/wood-life-receives-volunteer-and-stewardshipaward/

WARM MEMORIES & COOLER CLIMATES

https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/your-national-forests-magazine/warm-memoriescooler-climates

NEW PUBLIC LAND CORPS CREW HELPS MARK BOUNDARY LINES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN REGION

https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/delivering-mission/sustain/new-public-land-corps-crew-helpsmark-boundary-lines

MORE CONSERVATION LEGACY PRESS CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://share.coveragebook.com/b/53229ea654ced394

APPENDIX B: FUNDING

USDA USFS Southern Region (R8)

$839,811.23

USDA USFS Southwestern Region (R3)

$976,526.46

USDA USFS Eastern Region (R9)

Monongahela National Forest

$49,600.00

USDA USFS Rocky Mountain Region (R2)

Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

$137,988.75

Manti-La Sal National Forest

$24,600.00

Pike San Isabel National Forest

$397,925.00

Rio Grande National Forest

$44,800.00

San Juan National Forest

$697,949.42

USDA USFS Southern Region (R8)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

$95,200.00

Cherokee National Forest

$44,200.00

George Washington & Je erson National Forests

$162,000.00

APPENDIX C: FULL PROJECT LIST

CREW PROJECTS

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

AZCC.21.Apache Sitgreaves.Apache Zone GAOA

21-PA-11030100-061

AZCC.20-23.Crew.Apache Sitgreaves NF

18-PA-11030110-022

AZCC.21.Apache- Sitgreaves VFC Saw Crew

21-PA-11030100-141

Carson National Forest SCC.FC.21.CarsonNF.CDT.Crew

21-PA-11030200-111

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

SECC.22.USFS.ChattO.GAOA 21-CS-11080300-308

Cherokee National Forest SECC.22.USFS.Cherokee.NFF.GAOA 21-CS-11080400-276

Cibola National Forest SCC.FC.19-24.CibolaNF.VFC.Hazardous.Fuels.Support 20-PA-11030300-147

Coconino National Forest AZCC.21.COCO Mt Elden GAOA 21PA-11030400-033

ALCC.20-22.Flagstaff Ranger District Trails 20-PA-11030408-074

ALCC.21-22.USFS.Coconino NF Trails. GAOA 21-PA-11030400-040

National Forests in North Carolina

$118,000.00

USDA USFS Southwestern Region (R3)

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

$308,324.91

Carson National Forest

$83,000.00

Cibola National Forest

$168,000.00

Coconino National Forest

$446,672.32

Coronado National Forest

$137,003.10

Gila National Forest

$61,520.67

Kaibab National Forest

$167,351.96

Lincoln National Forest

$114,900.00

Prescott National Forest

$41,401.95

Santa Fe National Forest

$5,498.50

Tonto National Forest

$333,992.54

AZCC.21.RMRS.Coco Unit 3 Fence 21-CS-11221633-190

AZCC.22 Coconino NF. Youth & Vets R3 FY22 2 2-PA-11030400-083

AZCC.22.Coconino Tree Shelter Retrieval 22-PA-11030400-052

Conasauga Ranger District SECC.20-23.CHOC.Conasauga.Strike Crew 18-PA-11080300-069

Conejos Peak Ranger District

SCC.LV.21.RGNF Conejos Pk RD

CDNST 21-PA-11020900-033

SCC.LV.22.RGNF.Mix Lake Campground GAOA 21-CS-11020900-030

SCC.LV.22.RGNF.Historicorps.Alamosa Guard Station 21-CS-11020900-032

SCC.LV.22.RGNF.Conejos Peak. CPRD Motorized Trailhead 22-PA-11020900-010

Coronado National Forest AZCC.20-23.Tohono O’odham YCC 20-PA-11030500-034

AZCC.20-24.USFS.CNF.Seedling Planting Mt. Graham 20-PA-11030500-201

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

ACC.19-24.USFS.GWJNF.LowerCowpasture 19-CS-11080800-196

ACC.21.USFS.GWJNF.LittleStony. PLCcrew 2 1-CS-11080800-326

ACC.21.USFS.GWJNF.EasternDivide.PLC.SawCrew 21-CS-11080800-359

Gila National Forest CCNM.21-24.Gila National Forest Trails 21-PA-11030600-159

CCNM.22-24.GAOA.Gila NF. Trails 23-PA-11030600-001

Kaibab National Forest

ALCC.20-24.USFS North Kaibab Water Protection 20-PA-11030700-032

AZCC.22.Kaibab NF.Weeds 22-PA-11030700-195

AZCC.22.Kaibab NF.Fence Removal 22-PA-11030700-151

Lincoln National Forest AZCC.21.Lincoln 2 person strike 21-PA-11030800-161

CCNM.21-24.Lincoln FS.VFC 21-PA-11030800-181

CCNM.22.Lincoln NF.Youth & Vets R3 FY22 22-PA-11030800-070

Manti-La Sal National Forest ALCC.22.USFS Manti - La Sal NF Trails GAOA 22-PA-11041000-013

Monongahela National Forest ACC.21-22.USFS.MONG.10YearTrails 21-CS-11092100-058

ACC.22.USFS.MON.CranberryWilderness.TrailCrew 22-SA-11092100-005

National Forests in North Carolina CCNC.21-22.USFS.OldFort.GAOA 21-CS-11081100-284

CCNC.21-26.USFS.Croatan-Uwharrie. Crews-Interns 22-CS-11081100-024

TOTAL US FOREST SERVICE FUNDING: $5,641,262.75

Pike San Isabel National Forest

SCC.LV.19-22.PSINF.VFC 19-PA-11021200-055

SCC.LV.22.PSINF.Salida RD.Trail Habitat Fuels 22-PA-11021200-031

SCC.LV.USFS.GAOA Colorado Fourteeners Trail Deferred Maintenance 22-PA-11021200-058

Prescott National Forest

AZCC.20-21.Prescott YCC 20-PA-11030900-039

Rio Grande National Forest

SCC.LV.20.Forestwide Trails Maintenance 20-PA-11020900-026

Saguache Ranger District

SCC.LV.21.RGNF Saguache RD RAC Kelly Creek Trail 21-PA-11020900-023

San Juan National Forest

SCC.FC.20.SFS.SJNF.Columbine RD.CDT.Crew 20-PA-11021300-035

SCC.FC.20-22.USFS.SJNF.Raghorn 20-PA-11021300-053

SCC.FC.20-23.USFS.SJNF.Forestwide Trail Clearing 20-PA-11021300-030

SCC.FC.21-22.SJNF.Junction.Creek. Thinning 21-PA-11021300-026

SCC.FC.22.SJNF.DoloresRD.Calico 22-PA-11021300-011

SCC.FC.22.ColumbineRD.CPW.OHV. Good.Management 22-PA-11021300-013

SCC.FC.22.DoloresRD.RMRI.Chicken. Creek 22-PA-11021300-012

SCC.FC.22.Pagosa.RD.CDNST 22-PA-11021300-016

SCC.FC.22.SJNF.Big.Bend.Fish.Barrier 22-PA-11021300-026

SCC.FC.22.SJNF.VFC

SCC.FC.22.DoloresRD.NFWF.Big Game Thinning Project 22-PA-11021300-023

SCC.FC.22.SJNG.GAOA.Weminuche 22-PA-11021300-035

SCC.FC.22.SJNF.PagosaRD.Raghorn. XCut 22-PA-11021300-037

SCC.FC.22.GAOA.PagosaRD.Piedra 22-PA-11021300-036

Santa Fe National Forest ALCC.21-24.SFNF Cuba/Jemez Rec Crew 21-PA-11031000-069

ALCC.22.USFS Santa Fe NF Pecos-Las Vegas RD R3 FY22 Proposal 22-PA-11031000-229

Tonto National Forest AZCC.19-21.TNF.BAER 19-PA-11031200-015

AZCC.21. Rocky Mountain Research Station Sierra Ancha 21-PA-11221634-198

USDA USFS Southern Region (R8)

SECC.18-21.Veterans FireCrew (VFC) 18-PA-11083150-064

East.19-24.USFS.Region8.Crews-Vistas 19-PA-11083150-363-c

SECC.20-23.USFS.Region8.VFC 20-PA-11083150-385

SECC.22-27.USFS.KY.DisasterCrew 22-CS-11083150-212

USDA USFS Southwestern Region (R3)

WestRegion.21-22.USFS.R3.COVID

Crews 21-PA-11031600-100

21-24.USFS R3 Range Survey 22-PA-11031600-222

INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Carson National Forest

Cibola National Forest

Coconino National Forest

Daniel Boone National Forest

Flagsta Ranger District

Gila National Forest

Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Kaibab National Forest

National Forests in North Carolina

Prescott National Forest

Salida Ranger District

San Juan National Forest

Santa Fe National Forest

Tonto National Forest

USDA USFS Southern Region (R8)

USDA USFS Southwestern Region (R3)

ENGAGING FUTURE LEADERS WHO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE OUR NATION’S LANDS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE.