About the Larimer County Conservation Corps

About the LCCC

The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) promotes individual development through service for the benefit of the environment and community.

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.

2023 Annual Report           Meet the LCCC Staff          Watch the LCCC Short        Support Our Mission           Land Conservation           Water & Energy Conservation            Wild & Scenic Film Fest

History

In 1986 the Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development created a summer youth employment program called Operation Brightside with support from the local Anheuser-Busch brewery. Within this program youth participants made repairs and home improvements for elderly and disabled residents of Larimer County, Colorado.

In 1993, Operation Brightside was re-conceived as the Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) to address two key issues: the persistent challenges youth and young adults face in securing employment and gaining work experience; and to maintain local parks, open spaces, and natural lands for the enjoyment of the community.