b'Conservation Corps Crews Build Committed Wilderness Stewards During their eight weeks of on-the-ground work, the 2019 Conservancy Corps crews completed projects in Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests. In Rocky, two crews helped to maintain 56 miles of trail, construct and repair backcountry bridges at Jewel Lake and Calypso Cascades, manage 39 acres for invasive plants, restore vegetation to the alpine tundra, and improve Moraine Park and Aspenglen campground facilities. Beyond the parks boundaries, three crews worked in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests bordering Rocky Mountain National Park. Along the Cache le Poudre River, the Conservation Corps maintained more than 60 miles of trail and contributed to the reopening of the Young Gulch Trail. On the southern and western borders of Rocky, crews helped construct a wilderness bridge along Cascade Creek, improve trail structures below Isabelle Glacier, build turnpikes along South Boulder Creek, and build new multi-use trails. Outside of their work in the field, the Conservation Corps crews participated in educational field classes and career development workshops. By the time they emerged from the backcountry in August, the individuals who arrived had transformed into committed public land stewards, experienced outdoors people, and lifelong friends. Altogether, the Conservation Corps maintained 137 miles of trail, cleared 846 trees from trails, constructed 4 bridges, improved 5 campsites, repaired roofs on two historic buildings, and so much more.10 | ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY 2019 Conservation Corp | Stairs along Isabelle Glacier Trail | Indian Peaks Wilderness'