August 15, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN - In partnership with the Cherokee National Forest, a Southeast Conservation Corps Watershed Restoration Crew helped with restoration of the Tennessee Dace population along Citico Creek Watershed by building habitats for the endangered species of freshwater ray-finned fish, creating 80 woody structures across 1.75 miles of waterways.

August 5, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN - Welcome to the Southeast Conservation Corps Newsletter—a new and improved bi-monthly dispatch from SECC to keep you informed on our work, our members, and our collective impact.

July 2025 | Chattanooga, TN - From January through May, the Chattanooga Tree Project, with the help of dedicated volunteers, planted nearly 900 trees across the city, bringing shade, beauty, and ecological value to streets, front yards, parks, and public spaces.

April 3, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN - The Chattanooga Tree Project is a 5-year journey to plant thousands of trees in neighborhoods where they’ll make the biggest difference.

March 25, 2025 | Oneida, TN - Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is hosting the Southeast Conservation Corps (SCC) Veterans Fire Crew during the 2025 Spring fire season. The SCC, a program of Conservation Legacy, provides members with impactful opportunities through a unique set of programs that engage people in meaningful education and service to their communities and natural landscapes. During the season, the seven-person all-veteran crew from the U.S. Army and Navy gained on-the-job training in hazardous fuel reduction and prescribed burn operations, as well as gaining various certifications in wildland firefighting.

February 21, 2025| Pickens County, SC - After months of extensive cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene, the Nine Times Preserve in Pickens County has reopened to visitors, The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina announced.