Public lands
service coalition

PLSC is a network of Conservation Corps with decades of experience working hand-in-hand to complete high-priority projects with federal land management agencies  while developing a skilled private-sector workforce for the future

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About Public Lands Service Coalition

The Public Lands Service Coalition (PLSC) unites organizations across the nation with a shared commitment to enhancing public lands through public-private partnerships and developing a skilled private-sector workforce for the future.

PLSC Corps work side-by-side with land management staff to keep public lands, parks, forests, and facilities accessible though:

    • Maintaining trails, campgrounds, and facilities
    • Mitigating wildfire risk
    • Supporting visitor education and engagement
    • Preserving historic and cultural resources
    • Enhancing wildlife habitat and ecosystem health

Benefits of The PLSC Partnership Model

  • Blends federal investment with private and philanthropic funding
  • Each corps provides a match of 25% of the total cost of the project
  • Delivers high-return, mission-aligned results
  • Drives innovation through initiatives like:
    • Indian Youth Service Corps
    • Veterans Fire Corps

Economic and Community Benefits of PLSC

  • 330 million+ annual visitors who recreate on public lands benefit from Corps-supported infrastructure and safety projects.
  • PLSC Projects support the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy
  • PLSC projects engage Tens of Thousands of young adults and veterans in service on public lands and equips them with valuable skills for the private sector economy
  • PLSC projects Boost resilience and vitality of gateway communities

Visual Overview of PSLC 
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Corps represented by PLSC

American Conservation Experience • Arizona Conservation Corps • California Conservation Corps • Colorado Youth Corps Association •  Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa • Conservation Legacy • Environmental Stewards • Idaho Conservation Corps • Los Angeles Conservation Corps • Montana Conservation Corps •  Nevada Conservation Corps •  Northwest Youth Corps • Operation Fresh Start • Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (CO) • Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (NM) • Southeast Conservation Corps • Southwest Conservation Corps • Student Conservation Association • Texas Conservation Corps • The Corps Network •  Utah Conservation Corps • Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

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