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What
is the
Conservation
Leadership Corps?
The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) has long
been a catalyst for engaging citizens in conserving Missouri's natural
resources.
With the growth of urban areas and increased population, it
is essential that the strong conservation heritage of
Missourians be passed on from generation to generation.
To achieve this goal, the CFM sponsors a special
multi-year program. The Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) offers high
school and college students a unique opportunity to influence
conservation policy and actions.
The CLC promotes leadership for the next generation
by engaging students
in the politics of conservation. Students develop personal
conservation leadership skills that requires teamwork with
their peers.
The goal of the program is that no matter where their
chosen careers lead them, e.g., lawyer, doctor, accountant, engineer,
journalist, forester, wildlife biologist, etc., the CLC participants are
prepared to personally influence policy and actions that
will contribute to the conservation of Missouri's natural
resources.
To be nominated for the CLC program students must
have demonstrated achievement in organized conservation activities through
school projects, 4-H, FFA, Quail Academy, Conservation Honors,
Environthon, Stream Team, Scouting, etc.
Students are eligible for CLC from the time they become high
school sophomores until they receive their undergraduate college
degrees. They may participate in CLC for three years.
Student Conservation
Achievement Award
Students who complete three years as a member
of the CLC and a conservation-related college curriculum
are eligible to apply for the esteemed "Student Conservation
Achievement Award".
Students who apply for the SCA Award must
explain how their college degree has contributed to their
ability to participate in conservation activities in their
careers.
Recipients of the SCA earn recognition for their exceptional
achievements as students and are acknowledged as tomorrow’s
conservation leaders.
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2007 Conservation Achievement Award Winners Justyn Foth (left)and
Tiffanie Hamilton (right) Don Johnson (center) |
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