2011 Annual Report

Partnerships Since its founding in 1985, the VYCC has partnered with public agencies and organizations, such as the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service, US Forest Service, and the Green Mountain Club to complete millions of dollars worth of priority conservation work throughout the state.

A keystone of these partnerships is the VYCC’s relationship with the VTrans. Since 1997, the VYCC has partnered with VTrans to provide conservation jobs to hundreds of young people.

Together in 2011, VYCC and VTrans collaborated to field eight crews, to hire 72 Corps Members and 22 Crew Leaders, and to complete 24 weeks of work on projects throughout Vermont.

The variety and geographical distribution of VTrans-funded work projects helped conservation crews members learn technical work skills, gain exposure to an array of transportation enhancement projects, and improve critical life skills such as communication and teamwork. During the 7,764 hours of work that VTrans sponsored, crew members built bridges, constructed rain gardens, installed drainages, and constructed switchbacks along trails.

It is with great appreciation and gratitude that we recognize VTrans for their integral support for the past 15 years.

Thank you!