Fact Sheet: Our Impact – 2024 |
General information about The Corps Network and the 21st century Service and Conservation Corps community. Updated for 2024 with FY23... |
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Study: Public Lands Service Coalition Partnership Impact Evaluation Final Report |
This report provides ongoing evidence of positive impacts to land management partners by Conservation Corps in relation to other types... |
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The Corps Network – Stacked, White |
The stacked or "arm patch" version of The Corps Network logo, white. PNG file. |
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The Corps Network – Stacked Logo, Full Color |
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The Corps Network – Standard Logo, White |
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The Corps Network – Standard Logo, Full Color |
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Types of Self-Care |
See examples of the eight different kinds of Self-Care: Emotional, Social, Spiritual, Personal, Psychological, Physical, Financial, Professional/Education. |
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness through AmeriCorps |
Learn about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF program allows eligible borrowers to cancel the remaining balance... |
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Managing Self-Care and Burnout |
A look at the symptoms of burnout, why we should care about burnout, and tips for taking care of your... |
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Job Searching After Your Service Term |
Learn how to develop an elevator pitch and sell your experience in a national service program as an asset for... |
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What You Need to Know About Your AmeriCorps Education Award |
Learn basic information about the AmeriCorps Education Award and how you can use it. |
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The Corps Network Individual Development Plan |
This document illustrates best practices for creating an individual development plan. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a member-driven plan... |
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Corpsmember Evaluation and Goal Setting |
This evaluation is a tool used to monitor the progress of each Corpsmember over the course of his/her time at... |
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Problem Resolutions Procedure |
This document provides guidance on problem resolution procedures. |
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Corpsmember Grievance Form |
This document is a sample of a form that can be utilized to collect information from a Corpsmember on a... |
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Corpsmember Handbook – LA Conservation Corps |
This document is a copy of LA Conservation Corps' Corpsmember handbook and policies. |
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Corpsmember Handbook – Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps |
This document is a copy of Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps Corpsmember handbook and policies. |
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Corpsmember Handbook – Civic Works |
This document is a copy of Civic Work’s Corpsmember handbook and contract. |
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Crew Member Manual – Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa |
This document is a copy of Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa’s crew member manual. |
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Office Procedures for a Field Emergency |
This document is a sample emergency action plan that was developed to help office staff assist with a field emergency. |
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Emergency-Crisis Response Template |
This document includes guidance on developing an emergency/crisis policy. |
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MHYC Mental Health Crisis Toolkit: SFR Mental Health Emergency Plan |
This document provides an example of Mile High Youth Corps’ mental health emergency plan. The document includes response and crisis... |
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MHYC Mental Health Crisis Toolkit: Mental Health Response Guide |
The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance to crew leaders in the field, and regional staff responding... |
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MHYC Mental Health Crisis Toolkit: Corpsmember Assessment Process |
The purpose of this document is to illustrate an assessment process that staff can follow during an incident in the... |
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Mental Health Crisis Management |
This presentation developed by Mile High Youth Corps, shares their mental health crisis management plan. |
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MCC Mental Health Continuum of Response Guidance |
The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance to crew leaders in the field, and regional staff responding... |
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Emergency Procedures |
This document is a sample policy on emergency procedures, detailing steps to take in case of an emergency as well... |
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Emergency Procedures Manual |
This document is an example manual of procedures to follow in case of an emergency. |
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Transfer/Disposal of Assets |
This document is an example of what a program can use to document the transfer of tools from one crew... |
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Tool Use Policy |
This document is an example policy to follow for maintaining tools such as uses, repair, replacement, and reporting. |
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Tool Ranking Criteria |
This document is an example of how a program can document the condition of tools, the inherent risk of using... |
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Equipment Damage or Loss Report |
This document is an example of a form that can be used to document damaged or lost equipment. |
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Tool Management Policy Template |
The purpose of this policy is to help Corps develop a comprehensive system for purchasing, tracking, and using tools, as... |
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Hazard Mitigation Worksheet |
This document is an example of a hazard assessment worksheet. The Hazard Mitigation worksheet is used for all significant hazards... |
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UCC Incident Report |
This document is an example of an incident report utilized by Utah Conservation Corps to maintain documentation of safety incidents. |
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MHYC Mental Health Crisis Toolkit: Mental Health First Aid Training |
This presentation developed by Mile High Youth Corps, defines mental health first aid, what the role of a mental health... |
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MHYC Mental Health Crisis Toolkit: Counselor Screening Form |
This document illustrates an example of a counselor screening form Mile High Youth Corps uses to determine whether a Corpsmember... |
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Tailgate Safety Form |
This document is an example of the type of form that LA Conservation Corps uses to document their safety meetings... |
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Injury and Illness Prevention Program |
This document exemplifies California Conservation Corps’ Injury and Illness Prevention Program. The document showcases the elements of the CCC Injury... |
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Corps Service Project Survey |
This document is an example of Northwest Youth Corps’ Corps service project survey. This survey is used to collect feedback... |
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Honor Native Land: A Guide and Call to Acknowledgement |
This worksheet is an example of offering opportunities for participant input and reflection. This document provides a framework for how... |
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Staff Development Policy |
This document is a sample policy on professional development and training opportunities for staff. |
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Problem Resolutions Procedure |
This document provides guidance on problem-resolution procedures. |
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Corpsmember Grievance Form |
This document is a sample of a form that can be utilized to collect information from a Corpsmember on a... |
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Succession Planning Template |
This document includes guidelines to follow when creating a succession plan. |
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Succession Planning: Talent Development |
This document is a sample table that can be used to input information about current positions, anticipated retirement/separation dates, and... |
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Succession Planning Policy Sample |
This document is a sample policy for a program’s succession plan. |
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Succession Planning Checklist |
This document is a sample of guidelines for a program to follow when implementing a succession plan. |
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Succession Plan |
This document is an example of Community Training Works’ succession plan. The plan consists of a broad general policy for... |
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Nepotism Policy |
This document is a sample policy around nepotism at the organization. |
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Policy on Organizational Political Involvement |
This document is a sample compliance policy outlining restrictions on political and partisan activities by persons representing the Corps. |
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Records Retention Schedule |
This document is an example of Northwest Youth Corps’ document retention schedule. |
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Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa Document Retention Appendix |
This document is an example of Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa’s document retention schedule. Accreditation standard 1.7 requires the governing... |
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Trail and Transportation Toolkit: A Guide for Supporting Service and Conservation Corps Projects through Federal-Aid Program Funding |
The purpose of this guide is to acquaint state trail programs, transportation agencies, and land managers with the benefits of... |
Trails and Transportation Resources
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Life After AmeriCorps |
This resource links to various Service Year Alliance resources to help recent alums of national service programs navigate their next... |
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Student Loan Forgiveness |
Resources for student loan forgiveness programs. |
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SNAP Benefits |
Understand and learn about SNAP benefits and determine your eligibility. |
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Preparing for Life After the Corps |
Guidance from AmeriCorps on preparing for your life after your Corps service. |
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Post-Corps Volunteering |
Continue serving your community for life. Find opportunities on AmeriCorps website. |
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Non-Traditional Higher Education |
A four-year college degree isn't for everyone. It also isn't necessary for many rewarding career paths. This guide introduces Corpsmembers... |
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Member Assistance Websites |
See this resource for housing relief resources, assistance guides, and community action partners. |
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Lifelines, Hotlines, and Other Support Services |
Mental health crisis resources and suicide prevention lifelines. |
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Cigna Healthcare Plan Benefits |
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Apprenticeships and Jobs |
Learn about apprenticeships and the opportunities Corps can provide to work in green jobs. |
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5 Reasons to Choose Trade Schools |
Read about reasons to choose trade schools to learn advanced skills and pick a career path. |
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Non-Traditional Uses for AmeriCorps Ed Award |
Many people use the AmeriCorps Education Award to repay student loans or pursue a four-year degree, but those aren't your... |
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Case Studies and Practices for Recruiting the Next Generation of Trail and Transportation Professionals |
The purpose of this guidebook is to highlight Service and Conservation Corps best practices and strategies for Corpsmember recruitment and... |
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Return on Investment Study: Montana Conservation Corps |
This study estimates the Montana Conservation Corps program’s ROI to be between $0.66 and $126.05, depending on a) how long AmeriCorps... |
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Return on Investment Study: Green City Force |
This study estimates the Green City Force program’s ROI to be between $0.69 and $7.60, depending on how long AmeriCorps... |
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OYSI: Opportunity Youth Outcome Evaluation – Final Report |
Prepared by JBS International, Inc. (June 2023), this report examines The Corps Network's AmeriCorps Opportunity Youth Service Initiative (OYSI). The... |
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Fact Sheet: City-Corps Partnerships |
See examples of how Corps are partnering with local governments and community organizations to benefits cities and young adults. |
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Fact Sheet: Civilian Climate Corps is Reality |
There have been many proposals for how to create a national Civilian Climate Corps. With funding already appropriated through the... |
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Annual Report: FY22 |
Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY22. Includes The Corps Network's FY22 financial information. View... |
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The Corps Network Strategic Plan: 2023 – 2027 (one-pager) |
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The Corps Network Strategic Plan: 2023 – 2027 (2-per page) |
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Affinity and Identity-Based Crews and Programs |
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Trails and Transportation Resources
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A Clean Jumpstart to Rebuild America’s Economy: Data and Polling |
This report includes data on public support for investing in a modern version of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Click here... |
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A Civilian Climate Corps Is Broadly Popular |
Polling from Data for Progress finds that voters support the creation of a Civilian Climate Corps by a +39-point margin,... |
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Report: Bridging Differences through AmeriCorps Service |
To better understand the experiences and impacts of AmeriCorps service, the Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) conducted an overview... |
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Fact Sheet: Grow With Us – Member Engagement Guide FY23 |
Staff at Full Member organizations of The Corps Network can use this guide to learn about ways you and your... |
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Fact Sheet: Delaware River Climate Corps |
Launched in 2022, the DRCC is an initiative to advance climate resiliency and strengthen green career pathways by enhancing Corps... |
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Return on Investment Study: Nevada Conservation Corps |
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, released a return-on-investment study to measure the value of federal funding invested... |
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Building the Future (Vol II): A Guide for Using Federal Transportation and Trail Programs to Partner with Service and Conservation Corps |
Expanding on Building the Future (Vol I), this toolkit provides detailed case studies and guidance for how state trail and... |
Trails and Transportation Resources
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Study: The Voice of Corps Participants – A Qualitative Analysis of the Conservation Corps Experience |
This report provides an overview of the analysis and findings of qualitative data gathered from 2013 Conservation Corps participants. At... |
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A Consensual Qualitative Research Study of the Transformation from High School Dropout to Graduate: Corpsmember Outcomes and Influencing Factors |
The purpose of this study was to better understand the Corpsmember process of change and long-term outcomes from the perspective... |
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Annual Report: FY21 |
Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY21. Includes The Corps Network's FY21 financial information. |
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Annual Report: FY20 |
Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY20. Includes The Corps Network's FY20 financial information. |
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Annual Report: FY19 |
Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY19. Includes The Corps Network's FY19 financial information. |
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Annual Report: FY18 |
Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY18. Includes The Corps Network's FY18 financial information. |
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Annual Report: FY17 |
Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY17. Includes The Corps Network's FY17 financial information. |
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Guide: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Conservation Corps Partnerships: Engaging the Next Generation in Conservation |
Designed for regional and field staff of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife service, this guide provides details on how USFWS... |
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Guide: Cities Connecting Children to Nature: City-Corps Partnerships |
An overview of how mayors and city agencies can engage Service and Conservation Corps in providing youth employment and job... |
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Guide: Conservation Corps and the Great Outdoors: Enhancing America’s Recreation Experience |
A look at how Service and Conservation Corps help resource managers maintain and improve outdoor recreation sites across the country;... |
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Guide: Veteran Service and Conservation Corps: Career Pathways Through Continued Service |
An overview of Veterans Conservation Corps programs. Several Service and Conservation Corps organizations operate programs to provide military veterans (usually... |
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Fact Sheet: Recommendations for a Civilian Climate Corps |
Developed with input from the member organizations of The Corps Network, this document provides recommendations for how the United States... |
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Guide: Corps to Careers: How Service and Conservation Corps Help Build Tomorrow’s Workforce |
An overview of how Corps provide training and work with local partners to help today's youth and young adults develop... |
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Report: 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Federal Advisory Committee Full Report |
The 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) Federal Advisory Committee was created during the Obama Administration to explore expansion of... |
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Guide: Single Identity-Based Crews Research and Toolkit |
Based on extensive research of existing single identity-based Corps programs, this document seeks to answer three main questions: Why are... |
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Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluations – Trail Projects |
Researchers evaluated the impact of Public Lands Corps through examining their work on trail projects. |
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Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluations – Habitats |
Researchers evaluated the impact of Public Lands Corps through examining their work on habitat projects. |
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Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluation |
The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the impact of the Corps experience on participants in terms of targeted... |
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Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluation |
The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the impact of the Corps experience on participants in terms of targeted... |
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Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluation |
The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the impact of the Corps experience on participants both in terms of... |
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Study: Conservation Corps Project Analysis |
The National Park Service (NPS) Park Facility Maintenance Division (PFMD) conducted a project analysis to determine how the costs of... |
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Building the Future: A Guide for Utilizing the Recreational Trails Program to Partner with Service and Conservation Corps |
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Get Work Done |
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Trail and Transportation Projects for Service and Conservation Corps: Recreational Trails Program Toolkit |
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Why You Might Consider Conservation Corps on Your Next Trail Project |
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Trails and Transportation Resources
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Building America’s Infrastructure and Trail and Transportation Professionals |
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Trails and Transportation Resources
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Building Capacity and Youth Leadership: Working with Young People to Implement Safe Routes to School Projects |
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Partnering Holistically: Project Planning with Conservation Corps |
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Recreational Trail Program Innovative Practices & Technologies |
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Strategies for Civilian Climate Corps Program Investments |
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The Future of Transportation and Recreation Trail Projects: Utilizing Youth and Conservation Corps |
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Youth Service and Conservation Corps Workforce Development |
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Preparing the Transportation Workforce for the Future |
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Roads to your Future |
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Planning and Funding User-Friendly Trail Projects for any Corps Program |
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding Opportunities |
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Appalachian Trail Reroute on Bear Mountain |
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Trails and Transportation Resources
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Boardwalk Rehabilitation on the Alaka’i Swamp Trail |
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Inventory and Rehabilitation of Maine’s Recreational Trails – The Eyebrow Loop Project |
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Lombard Trail |
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Pole Mountain Trail Project |
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Restoration of Historic Butler Lodge |
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Safety and Stewardship on California’s Community Trails: The Arcata Ridge Trail and Lassen Volcanic National Park Peak Trail |
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Stewarding North Carolina’s Trails – Wildcat Rock and Mt. Mitchell |
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The All-Sensory Trail |
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The Trails Across Texas Partnership and the Whispering Pines Trail |
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The Zuni Mountains Trail Partnership and Mogollon Rim |
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Utah Conservation Corps Bike Crew |
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