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project sponsors working in the West Eugene Wetlands approximately 11:30 am <br /> August 6, 2002. Work projects currently include collection of native seeds <br /> for future restoration projects, cutting and hauling ash trees, and <br /> installing solarization patches. Current project partners include the City <br /> -)f Eugene and The Nature Conservancy. A recent recipient of a 2002 West <br /> ugene Wetlands Award, hosted by the Wetland Executive Team, NYC's project <br /> and award is the result of five years effort between NYC and its WEW <br /> partners to help area teens gain work experience, educational credit, and a <br /> stipend while the Wetlands benefits from restoration and maintenance. NYC's <br /> wetlands partners also include the Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corps <br /> of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife, and Oregon Youth Conservation Corps. <br /> Oregon's oldest and largest youth corps program, NYC has served <br /> approximately 6,000 teens over the past 19 years. NYC's program currently <br /> in the Wetlands, Teens and Trails, serves 14 and 15 year olds. Teens earn <br /> $6.75/hr for 30-hours per week for 4 weeks. Participants live in tents, cook <br /> their own meals and work with other teens and experienced crewleaders, as <br /> they gain responsibility, enjoy outdoor recreation, and develop important <br /> life skills. Upcoming opportunities still available for youth this year <br /> include NYC's YouthWorks non-residential program operating August 12-August <br /> 30, Fall program beginning September 7, and NYC's OutDoor High School <br /> beginning September 9. The US Forest Service, Lane Workforce Partnership, <br /> local school districts, and others also support NYC. Help youth reach their <br /> full potential! If you would like to know more about NYC or know young <br /> people who would like to apply for a job, visit our web-site <br /> www.nwyouthcorps.org or call (541) 349-5055. Thank you! <br /> 2 <br />