Little Rock, AR — Leaders from AmeriCorps, Engage Arkansas, the Arkansas Parks & Recreation Foundation, and Arkansas State Parks will convene at Pinnacle Mountain State Park on March 11 for the official signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU is designed to create a framework for increased conservation programs and provide service project for men and women aged 18-26 through participation in the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) AmeriCorps program.
Event Details:
Date: March 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center, 9600 Hwy 300 Roland, Arkansas
Conservation Impact:
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Leveraging Arkansas’ knowledge of its conservation needs and priorities, AmeriCorps NCCC teams will deploy quickly and effectively.
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The partnership aims to enhance the state’s incredibly beautiful state park properties.
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The partnership promotes careers in Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality and provides participants with hands-on service projects, rewarded with a living allowance and education award. s.
Shared Goals:
Outdoor recreation and tourism revenue are vital to the Arkansas economy. The shared goals of this partnership, signed during AmeriCorps Week, will leverage conservation-based programs and activities, effectively protecting and increasing access to environmental and outdoor resources in Arkansas.
