About the Larimer County Conservation Corps

Our Mission

The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) promotes individual development through conservation based service for the benefit of the community. LCCC is housed within and administered by the Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development.

Programs empower crew members to develop personal and professional skills, gain environmental awareness and actively engage in the community, while developing self-sufficiency to help them become active members of the community.

LCCC runs a variety of conservation programs throughout the year, where participants gain natural resource field experience while making an impact in your local community.

The majority of work done by LCCC crews is supported through fee-for-service contract dollars and grant funding. LCCC has been an accredited conservation corps with the Colorado Youth Corps Association since 2000 and accredited with The Corps Network since 2016.

Meet the LCCC Staff
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Hire a Conservation Corps Crew

Since 1993, Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) has employed young adults to complete meaningful environmental work throughout the Front Range communities. Through partnerships, LCCC employs 60 to 100 individuals to deliver high-quality work at a fraction of the cost of contractors. 

Read below then contact lccc@larimer.org to set up a meeting about your project!

Forestry Crews

Crew who completes fire mitigation, hazardous tree removal, invasive species management, and watershed protection, using chainsaws. Crew is certified in S-212 resulting in higher weekly rate.

Land Crews

Crew that works on various conservation initiatives including: invasive species removal, fencing removal and habitat restoration projects.

Trail Crews

Crew who specializes in trail work to complete trail building and maintenance projects.

Strike Crew

Smaller more specialized crew to complete forestry, land or trail projects. 

Individual Site Placements

 

FAQs

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  1. What if my project or need doesn’t fit one of the above crew options?

    Contact us at: lccc@larimer.org as we’re happy to talk through options and see how we can accommodate to meet your project goals.

  2. What’s the minimum project length?

    The minimum project length is one 40 hour week.

  3. What a crew weekly rate and what's included?

    Crew weekly rates vary depending on project needs (specialty certifications, tools, camping vs non camping) contact us with your needs and we'll discuss current rates. Crews typically complete projects on Monday - Thursday, 10 hour day schedule, with travel time to and from the project site included in the 10 hour day. Training, transportation, tools, and personal protective equipment are all provided to the crew.

  4. What is expected of me as a partner?

    In the months prior to the project, you and a LCCC staff member will meet for a site visit where you’ll walk the site, discuss project objectives, determine logistics and identify any hazards. During the first few days of a project, it’s preferable to have a project partner on site or within close communication to the crew to provide feedback and troubleshoot any issues that arise. As the projects go on, less on-site supervision may be needed. Project partners are asked to complete evaluations at the end of each project. The feedback we receive from partners helps inform our trainings and leads to program and project improvements.

  5. How is a LCCC crew different from a contract crew?

    LCCC crews are composed of motivated young adults dedicated to community service through hands-on conservation work. We offer services on a weekly contract basis at competitive rates. While many crew members may be new to the field, they receive pre-project training and are supervised by an experienced Crew Leader. To ensure a successful partnership and manage expectations, clear communication of project needs prior to hiring is essential.

Larimer County Conservation Corps