Partnering Holistically: Project Planning with Conservation Corps
Time: Monday, March 2, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Location: Grand Ballroom, Salons D/E
Presented by:
Josh Tuohy, Government Relations Manager, The Corps Network
Lauren Edwards-Johnson, Programs Coordinator, The Corps Network
Adam Angel, Program Manager, Montgomery County Conservation Corps / Latin American Youth Center
Chris Jackson, National Director of External Affairs and Partnership, American Conservation Experience
Conservation Corps partner with resource managers on a variety of projects like building active transportation routes in state parks, infrastructure enhancements at county facilities, or wildfire remediation on federal land. This session will explore the structure of these partnerships across a range of budgetary and technical considerations. Through guided small-group exercises, participants will draft mock project agreements and look holistically at what’s needed to leverage Corps/local volunteers to get more work done on the ground.
Target Audiences: Program Staff / Field Practitioners, Agency Management, Agency Field Staff
Learning Level: Beginner (101 level)