Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Committee

The council Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Committee promotes conservation and outdoor ethics principles to units and individuals within Northern Star Scouting. The primary functions of this committee include promotion of the Leave No Trace program, the Distinguished Conservation Service Award, and the creation of a conservation plan for each council property.

Conservation Sustainability Plan

Outdoor Ethics Page

The BSA's Distinguished Conservation Service Award (DCSA) is the most distinguished award in Scouting for exceptional service in natural resource conservation. The award is presented for clearly outstanding efforts in planning, leadership, and execution of conservation plans, with involvement of others, opportunities provided to help others learn about natural resource conservation and environmental improvement, and actual positive improvement to the environment.

The award includes the DCSA certificate suitable for framing and an embroidered square knot.

For an overview of the essential elements of the youth DCSA, click here.

For a guide to the DCSA process, click here. This Guide is a step-by-step overview created to help Scouts, leaders, and parents navigate the requirements and process for earning the DCSA, and thereby help a Scout determine if he or she wants to earn the DCSA.

You can find the official DCSA application form and the DCSA project workbook at the National Council’s Distinguished Conservation Service Award clearinghouse web page.

Contact us

Heidi Groven

Volunteer

Jake Erickson

Cub Camping Executive (Phillippo Scout Camp)
612-261-2451
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