Our Mission
The Watershed Conservation Corps (WCC) is dedicated to engaging and employing young people in hands-on watershed improvement. Based out of Springfield, Missouri, the WCC is available for hire year-round. Our crews can be contracted for projects ranging from a single day to several months or years.
Our Story
Watershed Conservation Corps was formed in 2017. Since it began, the Corps has created opportunity for young people to play a part in protecting the Ozarks’ natural environment while serving the community. WCC is the only organization of its kind in the region and its services have proven a beneficial way to support its partners in Greene county and beyond while simultaneously providing entry-level conservation work for our future stewards!
WCC Workforce Development
At Watershed Conservation Corps, we’re dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders in natural resources and conservation. Our program is designed to provide young professionals with the tools they need to succeed. From hands-on experience to skill-building training and networking opportunities, we equip our crew members with the expertise and connections essential for advancing in the conservation field.Â
Read a WCC Alumni success story here.
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Conservation Services
The Watershed Conservation Corps works with its partners to complete habitat restoration, vegetation management, trail maintenance, native seeding, tree planting, and prescribed fire. Visit our Services page for more information.Â
To hire WCC or discuss a potential project, Contact Us or email [email protected].
Crew Training and Equipment
WCC provides a strong educational component for crew members, focusing on Missouri ecology and safety. Crew members are trained in herbicide application and operate as pesticide technicians under a certified commercial applicator. Crew members are well-versed in invasive species management and are knowledgeable about management methods to tackle invasive species. Our crew is prepared to meet all project needs within the scope of our mission. We provide: personal protective equipment, herbicide equipment (ex. backpack sprayers, mixing tanks), UTV, chainsaws, STIHL brush-cutters, power tools and hand tools (ex. Pulaskis, pick mattocks, McLeods, rakes, shovels, double/single jacks, wheelbarrows, weed whips and handsaws).
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