FEATURED

The SCA Welcomes Dr. Usha Chaudhary as Chief Operating Officer

The Student Conservation Association the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Usha Chaudhary as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Dec. 13, 2023.

SCA Chief Operating Officer Usha Chaudhary wearing blue blazer
FEATURED

The SCA, U.S. Forest Service Announce Wildland Fire Academy Program

The Student Conservation Association today announced that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will award the organization $12 million over the next five years to launch a Wildland Fire Academy Program.

Two SCA crew members conducting prescribed burn
FEATURED

SCA CEO Inspires AmeriCorps Trail Crews Serving Across Alaska

The Student Conservation Association today announced that the organization’s President and CEO, Lidia Soto-Harmon, traveled to Alaska to meet with the SCA Alaska Corps, an AmeriCorps program focused on leadership development and the completion of trail work projects.

SCA crew member surveying the landscape at Wrangell St. Elias National Park in Alaska

News Releases


See All

Student Conservation Association, Preserve Montana Announce Launch of...

Helena, Mont. – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) and Preserve Montana today announced the launch...

Read More

Comic Relief US Awards Student Conservation Association $315,000...

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) today announced that Comic Relief US awarded...

Read More

The SCA & Aerie Real Foundation To Host...

CHICAGO – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) today announced it will host a tree-planting event in...

Read More

Student Conservation Association Welcomes New Board Members

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Student Conservation Association (SCA) today announced the appointments of four new...

Read More

Student Conservation Association + vFairs To Host 2024...

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is excited to host the upcoming 2024...

Read More

Student Conservation Association Welcomes Dr. Usha Chaudhary as...

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Student Conservation Association (SCA), the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation...

Read More

Prairie Pothole Region Gets Support from Student Conservation...

MADISON, S.D. – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) today announced the South Dakota Prairie Pothole Fuels...

Read More

Bay Area Council Foundation California Resilience Challenge Awards...

SAN FRANCISCO – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) announced this week that the Bay Area Council...

Read More

SixDegrees.Org and Student Conservation Association to Host Houston...

HOUSTON – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is teaming up with actor Kevin Bacon’s SixDegrees.Org...

Read More

Follow The Work We Do

Join our community of supporters who care deeply about preserving parks, public lands and urban green spaces.