SERVICES: Watershed Conservation Corps
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU HELP NATURE?
Habitat Restoration & Improvement
- Pollinator habitat and native plant installations in urban environments
- Prairie savanna, glade and other Missouri native habitat types
- Forest/woodland management, including timber stand improvements
- Learn more about the benefits of native plants, visit Grow Native!
Vegetation Management
- Non-native/native invasive species management
- Site management plan development
- Rain garden installation
- Retention basin maintenance
- Seed collection and dispersal
- Timber stand improvement
- Native plant augmentation
Trail Maintenance
- Trail construction
- Brushing and corridor work
- Bench-cutting and grading
- Trail erosion and mitigation
- Turnpike construction
- Blowdowns/crosscut saw work
- Basic carpentry
Tree Planting
- Non-native/native invasive species management
- Site management plan development
- Rain garden installation
- Retention basin maintenance
- Seed collection and dispersal
- Timber stand improvement
- Native plant augmentation
Prescribed Fire
- Fire zoning and planning
- Controlled burns to encourage natural growth regeneration
- Equipped with proper training and gear
- Collaboration with involved agencies
Crew Training & Equipment
The 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 the following equipment: personal protective equipment, herbicide equipment (ex. backpack sprayers, mixing tanks), chainsaws, STIHL brush-cutters, power tools and hand tools (ex. Pulaskis, pick mattocks, McLeods, rakes, shovels, double/single jacks, wheelbarrows, weed whips and handsaws).
How to Hire
To hire the WCC or discuss a potential project, Contact Us
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Contact US
Our Watershed Conservation Corps’ administrative staff can be reached by filling out the Contact Us form or calling the Watershed office at 417-840-2965.