annual report 2006
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The Minnesota
Conservation Corps‘
“can-do” spirit
enriches Minnesota’s
most valuable assets:
Our youth, young
adults and natural
resources.
2006 Annual ReportFISCAL YEAR END JUNE 30, 2006
Young Adult Crews
Summer Youth ProBase Camp
Project Sites
Greetings!
Whether you are a longtime friend ofMCC or just hearing about the programfor the first time, you understand thatMCC creates a better future for ourcorpsmembers and Minnesota’s lands.This model has been successful since the1930’s, but we continually strive toexpand and strengthen our programs.
This year, MCC crews reached furtheracross the state, with projects stretchingfrom Grand Portage Reservation in thefar northeast to Pipestone NationalMonument in the far southwest. Crewseven crossed into neighboring states onoccasion! Looking at the accompanyingmap, you can see how large an area wecover. Perhaps MCC completed a projectnear you. New project hosts, specialtycrews, a purposeful strategic plan, andAmeriCorps VISTA members have allcontributed to a stronger experience forour participants.
We are proud to share our year ofaccomplishments with you. Please enjoyour Annual Report, and take the opportu-nity to contact us to hear more about ourprojects, our impact, and our futureplans. Thank you for all of your contribu-tions and being part of who we aretoday.
Len PriceExecutive Director
John DeganBoard of Directors Chair
Over 280 proj
The Minnesota
Conservation Corps
provides hands-on
environmental steward-
ship and service-learn-
ing opportunities to
youth and young
adults while accom-
plishing priority cost-
effective conservation,
natural resource man-
agement projects, and
emergency response
work.
g Adult Crews
S mer Youth ProgramB Camp
P ct Sites
The Minnesota Conservation Corps
• Provides service-learning experiences that encouragepersonal responsibility, growth and a strong serviceethic
• Completes outdoor service projects which may involvecamping for several days at a time
• Equips participants with the technical and personalskills necessary to complete conservation projects andhave success in future education, careers, and commu-nity involvement
Summer Youth Program• Involves 15-18 year old youth for eight weeks in the
summer
• Joins youth from a variety of ethnic, socio-economicand geographic backgrounds to live and work togetheron diverse crews
• Is a residential program with a base camp in St.Croix State Park
Young Adult Program• Engages young adults, ages 18-25 years old, in a year
of service
• Operates 16 crews located through-out Minnesota
• Offers valuable technical field experi-ence for future careers, education and communi-ty involvement
Collecting native prairie seed at Rice Lake State Park.
jects completed this year
MCC is nationally recognized as an ECO Corps(Excellence in Corps Operations).
Support And Revenue
SupportFederal Grants $ 305,132 $0 $ 305,132Contributions $ 19,947 $0 $ 19,947In-kind Contributions $ 3,288 $0 $ 3,288State Appropriations $ 768,190 $ 911,810 $ 1,680,000
RevenueFee For Service $ 1,138,760 $ 0 $ 1,138,760Interest $ 20,464 $ 0 $ 20,464Miscellaneous $ 21,564 $ 0 $ 21,564
Total Support and Revenue $ 2,277,345 $ 911,810 $ 3,189,155
ExpensesProgram Services
Summer Youth $ 450,497 $ 0 $ 450,497Young Adult $ 1,736,621 $0 $ 1,736,621
Management and General $ 217,825 $ 0 $ 217,825
Fundraising $ 132,095 $ 0 $ 132,095
Total Expenses $ 2,537,038 $ 0 $ 2,537,038
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ($ 259,693) $ 911,810 $ 652,117
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 494,658 $ 0 $ 494,658
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $ 234,965 $ 911,810 $ 1,146,775
UnrestrictedTemporarilyRestricted Total
MCC receives appropriations from the State of Minnesota on a biennial bases. In 2006 MCC received appro-priations of $1,680,000. Half ($840,000) of the appropriation is restricted for use in 2007.
MCC maximizes
the enthusiasm,
excitement and
energy of youth
and young adults
to create positive
outcomes.
2006 At-A-GlanceLives InfluencedSummer Youth Corpsmembers 89 youthSummer Program Staff 27 staffYoung Adult Corpsmembers 80 young adultsAmeriCorps VISTA 2 membersFull-time Staff 14 staffBoard of Directors 15 directorsMinnesota Citizens . . . countless
Emergency ResponseEmergency Response 2,795 hoursFire Suppression – direct 485 acresFire Suppression – indirect 4,243 hours
Community InvolvementEnvironmental Education 1,616 studentsAdopt-A-River Program 1,786 hours
Habitat ImprovedExotic Species Removal 1,092 acresPrairie Restoration 142 acresPrescribed Burning 9,916 acresShoreline Restoration 4 acres
Trail Construction and MaintenanceBoardwalk/Step Construction 4,738 feetBridge Construction 637 feetTrail Construction 34 milesTrail Improvement 747 miles
Planting ActivitiesPrairie Seed Collection 66 poundsTree Planting – Seedlings 9,790 treesTree Planting – Large 7,928 trees
WildlifeBirdbanding 1,510 birdsWildlife Surveys 598 surveys
Training OpportunitiesPersonal Development Training 2,450 hoursTechnical Skills Training 8,090 hours
OperationsProject Hosts 90 hostsYoung Adult Crews 16 crewsSeasonal Young Adult Crews 3 crewsSummer Youth Crews 13 crewsTotal Corpsmember Hours 109,950 hours
Minnesota Conservation Corps2715 Upper Afton Road, Suite 100
Maplewood, MN 55119(651) 209-9900
info@conservationcorps.orgwww.conservationcorps.org
John DeganChairAttorney – Blue Cross Blue Shield
Terry Anfinson1st Vice Chair Restorative Justice Consultant
Joan Peters2nd Vice ChairThree Rivers Park District BoardCommissioner
Karen BowenSecretaryFormer Assistant MN DNRCommissioner
Former Three Rivers Park DistrictManager
David HileTreasurerRetired Hennepin County LawEnforcement Professional
Windy BlockCity of St. Peter
Mary ClearyNonprofit Accounting and FiscalManagement Consultant
Monty DehnCivilian Conservation Corps Alumnus
Judith JamesInstitute for Recording and ProductionFaculty
Educational ConsultantFormer YCC Camp Director
Jim KielsmeierPresident/CEO National YouthLeadership Council
Jane KrentzFormer State Senator
Research Fellow at the University ofMinnesota
Midwest Coordinator - NationalCaucuses of Environmental Legislators
Associate Director of Church Relations –Hamline University
Mike NevalaMetropolitan Council PrincipalEnvironmental Scientist
MCC Summer Youth ProgramCorpsmember Parent
Ken SalzbergLaw Professor – Hamline University
Minnesota Groundwater Association
Mark SkeieFounder of Mapping Your Retirement,Inc
Former 3M Department and ProjectManager
Joann SplonskowskiDirector of the Becker County HistoricalSociety
MCC Young Adult ProgramCorpsmember Parent
MCC Project HostsFederalApostle Island National
LakeshoreChippewa National ForestIsle Royale National ParkMinnesota Valley National
Wildlife RefugePipestone National MonumentSt. Croix National Scenic
RiverwaySuperior National ForestTrempleau National Wildlife
RefugeVoyageurs National ParkWindom Wetland
Management District
StateCedar Creek Natural History
Area (U of M)DNR Ecological ServicesDNR FisheriesDNR ForestryDNR Management ResourcesDNR State ParksDNR Trails and WaterwaysDNR WildlifeLake Superior CollegeMHS - Forest History CenterMHS - Birch Creek BattlefieldUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
Local GovernmentAitkin County Land DepartmentAnoka Conservation DistrictBeltrami County SWCDCarlton County Land DepartmentCarnelian Marine Watershed
DistrictChisago County Public WorksCity of Duluth, MNCity of Bloomington, MNCity of Hastings, MNCity of Maplewood, MNCity of Minneapolis, MNCity of Rochester, MNCity of Roseville, MNCity of St. Paul, MNCity of Taylors Falls, MNCity of Two Harbors, MNClearwater County Land
DepartmentDakota County SWCDGrand Portage ReservationGreat River GreeningHassan TownshipItasca County Land DepartmentLake County Land DepartmentLincoln County SWCDLower Minnesota Watershed
District Ramsey County SWCDRamsey County Parks Red Lake WMAScott County SWCDSherburne County SWCDSouth St. Louis County SWCDSpring Lake Watershed DistrictSt. Louis County SWCD Stearns County SWCDThree Rivers Park DistrictTwo Rivers Watershed DistrictWashington Conservation District
Non-ProfitAudubon Nature PreserveBemidji Boys and Girls ClubBoulder Lake Management
AreaCamp Courage NorthDeep Portage Conservation
ReserveFriends of the Mississippi RiverFriends of the MN ValleyLakes Area Habitat for
HumanityLaurentian Resource CouncilLee & Rose Warner Nature
CenterLong Lake Conservation CenterMaltby Nature PreserveMinnesota Deer Hunters
AssociationMinnesota Prairie Chicken
Society North Country Trail AssociationNorthland ArboretumPheasants Forever Quarry Hill Nature CenterRiver Bend Nature CenterScience Museum of MinnesotaSiseebakwet Lake AssociationSoutheast Como Improvement
AssociationSt. Anthony Park Garden ClubSt. Louis River Citizens Action
CommitteeSugarloaf Interpretive Center
AssociationSuperior Hiking Trail
AssociationThe Nature ConservancyWildlife Science CenterYMCA Camp MenogynYMCA Camp Ihduhapi
Board of Directors
“Like the CCC, the MinnesotaConservation Corps trans-forms the lives ofMinnesota youth, and itswork remains with us inso many ways.”
—Monty Dehn
Civilian Conservation Corps Alumnus
Bridge built by the Summer Youth Program at Tettegouche State Park.
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