Montana Conservation Corps Youth Crew Report

Montana Conservation Corps Youth Crew Report

September 28, 2016

Joshua Lisbon recounts the accomplishments of two groups from Montana Conservation Corps

Montana Conservation Corps Youth Crew Report Session 1: 6/12/16 – 6/17/16 Session 2: 7/17/16 – 7/22/16

This summer, two Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) Youth Crews worked at MPG. Each crew stayed for one week and focused on three projects.

Repeated weeding can eradicate invasive houndstongue. The crews dedicated 11 hours to this project over 2 days and cleared approximately 6 acre

The crews cleared kochia near the entrance of the ranch so native grasses could establish. The youth spent 14 hours on this project, returning to this one-acre plot repeatedly over 4 days.

The removal of old fence has been an ongoing project at MPG. This summer it finally came to a close as the crews removed the last remaining mile of barbed wire. They dedicated 29 hours to this project over 4 days.

The crew cleared 6 acres of houndstongue in the Northern Floodplain, Sheep Camp Draw, and North Draw

This partnership between MPG and MCC is part of MPG’s continuing mission to engage youth in science and conservation, and inspire future generations.

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