Stewards VISTA: EPCAMR (2) Y1

Join the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) and help coal country communities lead their own comeback. EPCAMR works alongside towns across 16 counties to ensure they aren¿t left behind. For nearly 30 years, EPCAMR has helped restore abandoned mine lands, restore waterways, and create local opportunities for growth.

This VISTA project will build EPCAMR¿s capacity to support more communities through outreach, education, and communications. The member will help tell the story of rural community development sharing local successes, developing educational materials, and strengthening volunteer engagement. They¿ll assist with fundraising efforts, grant research, and the creation of public-facing tools such as fact sheets and project summaries.

The member will also support technical efforts such as stream monitoring protocols, GIS mapping , and the development education resources for youth and volunteers.