MCC CD YCLs head to Noxon

We worked in and around Noxon last week with Avista Utilities, preparing recreation areas for the start of the season. The crew enjoyed good weather and the chance to team up with Northern Rockies on our first spike. Next week we look forward to meeting up with the other reagions at the Youth Crew Summit. Here's a look at some of the awesomeness that was last week.



From right to left: 1. Preparing to shape and trim trees to be sold at Christmas 2. MCC CD YCLs and SYCL 3. Keely lopping bushes 4. Brad, a little confused after a hard day of work 5. The Youth Crew Leaders with a sponsor 6. After the dam tour

MCC Commitment, Greg Ross, PC Central Divide

During AmeriCorps week I’d like to extend my appreciation to the AmeriCorps participants who are serving with the Montana Conservation Corps. These young adults have committed 10 months to become engaged citizens focused on improving our communities and environment.

MCC’s members spend their term responding to community needs, yet so many of their accomplishments go unheralded. MCC annually partners with the Lewis and Clark Water Quality Protection District planting trees along Tenmile Creek, which is a source for Helena’s drinking water supply. Protecting from erosion, and stabilizing riparian habitat along the stream corridor, is needed to keep this water clean for your tap. MCC leaders also connect with local youth: inviting students to plant trees while partnered with the DEQ to reclaim the old smelter site in Toston; cleanup at Spring Meadow Lake State Park on Earth Day; joining other AmeriCorps members at Trash for Trees and Memorial Park on Global Youth Service Day; and helping to lead a hike with the HHS Green Group, where the group donated funds to Prickly Pear Land Trust.

The common thread running throughout all these efforts to improve our community and environment are AmeriCorps members — thanks for your time and commitment.

Greg Ross

AmeriCorps member appreciation from Ryan Sylva, PC Eastern Wildlands

AmeriCorps participants serving with the Montana Conservation Corps have committed 10 months to become engaged citizens focused on improving our communities and environment.

MCC's leaders spend their term responding to community needs, yet so many of their accomplishments go unheralded. The MCC youth crew leaders have assisted Montana Audubon, serving the community by engaging youth in education and outdoor projects. MCC leaders also hosted the Global Youth Service Day with projects at Lake Elmo State Park with FWP involving trail work and brushing, and at Sundance Lodge with BLM completing a buck and rail fence.

Youth crew leaders went to Chief Plenty Coups State Park on Arbor Day and planted trees. MCC leaders have worked with National Park Service at Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area, constructing trail and assisting with historic preservation. Finally, MCC leaders have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, helping construct area homes as well as volunteering with the Montana Food Bank.

The common thread running throughout all these efforts to improve our community and environment are AmeriCorps members - thanks for your time and commitment.

Ryan Sylva
Billings 

If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it...

Daniel, Issac, and Evan get down.