How can youth and young adults be the next generation of public land stewards? One way is through the Maintenance Action Teams (MAT). These projects are funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Check out this series to hear from these amazing individuals on their experiences with these projects and get involved!
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Article 1: American Conservation Experience Members Gain New Technical Skills and Strengthened Sense of Public Land Stewardship Through Replacing Split Rail Fencing at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Meet Marcos Perez and Kira Young, two American Conservation Experience members, who recently served at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Kentucky on a Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Maintenance Action Team (MAT) project. Marcos and Kira, along with others, helped remove the existing split rail fencing that is in poor condition, and replaced it with a historically accurate fence. Read more
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Camp Nelson National Monument
Article 2: Historic Preservation Project at Camp Nelson National Monument Delivers Practical and Meaningful Experience
Meet Sarah Kachinovas, American Conservation Experience member, who recently served at Camp Nelson National Monument in Florida on a Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Maintenance Action Team (MAT) project. Read more
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Camp Nelson National Monument
Article 3: Rewarding Historic Preservation Project at Camp Nelson National Monument Unlocks New Opportunities
Meet Jon Casado, American Conservation Experience member, who recently served at Camp Nelson National Monument in Florida on a Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Maintenance Action Team (MAT) project. Read more