(AGENPARL) – mar 25 ottobre 2022 National service protects ecosystems, reduces wildfire damage and increases government tax revenue according to recent study []
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 25, 2022
AmeriCorps Press Office
National service protects ecosystems, reduces wildfire damage and increases government tax revenue according to recent study
A previous version of this press release contained an incorrect headline.
ROI analyses help measure program performance and build the base of evidence for future resource decisions by estimating the monetary value of benefits that a program generates per dollar invested. The total benefits are driven by favorable employment and education opportunities for AmeriCorps members following their service, increased tax revenues and reduced lifetime spending on corrections, public assistance and social insurance.
“Conservation corps are a critical resource to combat the threats of climate change,” said Michael D. Smith, AmeriCorps CEO. “Programs like Nevada Conservation Corps not only lead to positive benefits for the government, they expand opportunity for young people and veterans while training the next generation of conservation and climate resilience leaders.”
Nevada Conservation Corps has been an AmeriCorps program since 1999, supporting the state’s communities and public lands. It deploys forestry teams to mitigate fire threats, reduce the spread of invasive species and restore and redesignate trails.
The study monetized Nevada Conservation Corps’ outcomes associated with preserved ecosystem services and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Key benefits include:
– Reduced wildfire damage
– Improved ecosystems
– Increased post-service earnings by AmeriCorps members
– Increased living allowances, stipends, and education awards to AmeriCorps members
– Increased tax revenue for government
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AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.
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