SCA Facts
SCA's 4,000 volunteers annually provide more than 2 million hours of conservation service – including trail construction, wildlife research, habitat restoration and GIS mapping – in parks, forests, refuges and urban green spaces in all 50 states.
More than 20 million people directly benefit from SCA conservation services each year.
SCA members annually serve more than 500 natural and cultural sites in all 50 states.
Since 1957, SCA’s 50,000+ members around the world have provided service valued at over half a billion dollars.
70% of SCA alumni remain active in conservation in their careers or communities.
SCA members build or maintain more than 2,500 miles of trail per year, well over the equivalent of the Appalachian Trail.
12% of the National Park Service are SCA Alumni.
SCA was founded before Peace Corps, City Year and AmeriCorps.
SCA also preceded the EPA, Earth Day and Silent Spring.
SCA has been recognized by The White House, the Department of the Interior, and the Garden Club of America, among many others.
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