Our Services
WCC completes projects across natural resource management, environmental stewardship, and outdoor recreation access. Every project is shaped by the needs of the land managers and communities we serve, and we tailor member training to fit each season's work. Our core project types are highlighted here, but we're always eager to take on something new.
PARTNERSHIP CYCLE
SCOPE
- Partners share a project idea
- WCC recommends a service model
- Projects accepted on a rolling basis
PLAN
- Site visits and funding conversations
- WCC and partner draft an agreement
- Partners prepare project supplies and logistics
EXECUTE
- WCC recruits and trains members
- Partners supervise the members during the project
- WCC provides support through Field Leaders or staff
Why partner with WCC
- A force multiplier. As an AmeriCorps program, WCC puts federal dollars to work on Wyoming projects—recruiting mission-driven members who are committed to a season of service. Members arrive eager to work, so your staff can stay focused on the project details.
- Trained and ready. All members attend a 10-day orientation where they learn basic conservation techniques and Leave No Trace principles that prepare them for the summer ahead. Crew Leaders and Field Leaders receive training in Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and S-112, Introduction to Chainsaw Operations. Crew Members and Individual Placements receive training in Wilderness First Aid (WFA).
- Built for Wyoming. High desert, sagebrush steppe, river corridors, and alpine forest: WCC serves across all of them. We know Wyoming's landscapes, communities, and land management priorities, and we bring that knowledge to every project.
- A workforce pipeline. Our mission is to develop emerging talent into young professionals, so partners gain a direct connection to the next generation of leaders. WCC alumni often go on to pursue careers with the agencies and organizations they serve.
Two ways to partner
WCC offers two partnership models built to meet the needs of a variety of partners and project types. Explore the two models below to find the right fit for your work.
Field Crews
A crew of 8 AmeriCorps members serves at the partner's site over the course of a ten-day "hitch." The partner provides a campsite, oversight throughout the project, one scheduled day off, and a half-day education activity. Field Crews are ideal for projects that are difficult to access or need extra hands. 640 project hours per crew.
Individual Placement
One or more AmeriCorps members serve with the partner for 12 weeks during the summer. The partner provides day-to-day supervision, project-specific training, and opportunities for development. Individual Placements are ideal for projects that need fewer hands for a longer duration. 450 project hours per member.
WHO WE WORK WITH
WCC serves partners statewide, including federal and state agencies, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations. Our partners have included the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wyoming State Parks, Wyoming State Forestry Division, National Forest Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy.
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- Wyoming Conservation Corps
- Crane Hall 256
- Laramie, WY
- Email: wcc@uwyo.edu
- Phone: (307) 766-3048
- Mailing Address:
- Haub School of Environment & Natural Resources c/o WCC
- Bim Kendall House
- 804 E Fremont St
- Laramie, WY 82072
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.