The Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) is a service program that provides opportunities to young adults to protect and restore the natural environment. WCC projects include enhancement and restoration of wetlands and riparian corridors.

Study Goals:

The goal of this impact evaluation report is to assess the effectiveness of different WCC restoration methods.

Research Question:

What are the relative benefits on plant survival when comparing solid tube protectors vs. deer repellant (Plantskydd®)?

Findings:

The evaluation found the following:

  • Blue tubes are the most effective method to support survival of plant stakes during the first year of planting.

  • This study did not yield any significant findings regarding Plantskydd®.

For more information, download the full report.

Full report

Full Report
Impact Evaluation Report Washington Conservation Corps Restoration Methods

Further information

Program/Intervention
Washington Conservation Corps
Implementing Organization
Washington State Department of Ecology
Intermediary(s)

Washington State Department of Ecology

AmeriCorps Program(s)
AmeriCorps State and National
Outcome Category
At-risk ecosystems
Study Type(s)
Impact
Study Design(s)
Experimental (RCT)
Level of Evidence
Strong
Researcher/Evaluator
The Watershed Company
Published Year
2018
Study Site Location (City/County)
Whatcom County
Study Site Location (State)
Washington