AmeriCorps NCCC Team In The Forest

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Fire Team 4 will be serving on Mark Twain National Forest for the next two months.

The team of young adults was dispatched here from the Southwest. The AmeriCorps members serve a variety of functions while on assignment, gaining skills and building on the program’s legacy of service.

While on the Forest, they will clean up illegal trash dump sites and assist with recreation operations.

They will also help Missouri State Parks with facility maintenance and constructing fire breaks. The crew will gain knowledge about operational safety best practices, sustainable trail design and construction, “Leave No Trace” principles, and professional development, as well as community service.

The crew has arrived and has hit the ground running. The team was brought to Missouri through the collaborative effort of Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC), Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and Mark Twain National Forest.

This project is expected to benefit, encourage, and enhance visitor experiences to our public lands by providing sustainable trails, healthier forests and creating clean, safe, and beautiful spaces.

Forest Supervisor Vince Keeler stated, “I want to say thank you to AmeriCorps for answering the call and providing their service time for the benefit of everyone that enjoys public lands in Missouri!”