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Oregon Stories of Recovery
Putting youth to work throughout Oregon
 
Crew leader works with his crew on refurbishing a Forest Service fence in Harney CountyThe Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC) provides education, training and employment opportunities based on conservation projects to disadvantaged and at-risk youth. The purpose of this initiative is to create employment opportunities for youth and supporting adults. OYCC funds crews in every county and additional crews in counties that have the highest unemployment rate.
 
Examples of the types of projects that are funded include but are not limited to: bridge and trail maintenance and decommissioning, watershed restoration, ecosystem enhancement, facilities improvement, maintenance and renovation, hazardous fuels reduction, forest health protection, rehabilitation and hazard mitigation, invasive species removal, plantings, water guzzler construction and maintenance, fencing, enclosures, water quality improvement, community park and greenspace stewardship, etc.  
 
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