Conservation

Conservation Awards

The Conservation Good Turn is an opportunity for Scouts BSA troops, Venturing crews, and Sea Scout ships to join with conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a Conservation Good Turn in their home communities.

This award it to encourage troops to do more outdoor trips and long-term camping, have an annual program plan, have an activity with a Webelos den, conduct a Leave No Trace program, and teach outdoor-related merit badges.
Requirement #6 for this award is, “The troop conducted at least one Leave No Trace program during the calendar year for a minimum of 50 percent of the members.”
Return completed application form to the Dan Beard Council Scout Achievement Center in person at the front desk.

The World Conservation Award provides an opportunity for individual Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts to think globally and act locally to preserve and improve our environment. This program is designed to help youth members gain awareness that all nations are closely related through natural resources and that we are interdependent with our world environment.
The World Conservation Award for individual Cub Scouts was discontinued in June 2024.

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Conservation Good Turn for America, Scouting America is joining the nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the critical issue of waterway and marine debris, “aquatic trash,” offering Scouts the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of our waterways and ecosystems.
Be part of Scouting America’s nationwide campaign to combat waterway and marine debris. Every year, millions of tons of plastic and other man-made materials pollute our waters, threatening marine life and ecosystems.
Cub Scouts can learn about aquatic trash and participate in a variety of activities to help remove trash from our parks and community areas. Dens or Packs can participate in clean-up activities in their local communities.
Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts can learn about this critical environmental issue, develop sustainable practices, and take action through community service projects. Scout Troops, Venturing Crews, and Sea Scout Ships can organize a Scouting for Clean Waterways Service Project.
Councils may choose to organize a Council or District wide Scouting for Clean Waterways Service Project.

The Scouting America Distinguished Conservation Service Award Individual awards are granted by the National Council through the local Council’s Conservation Committee to a member of a Scouts BSA, Sea Scout, or Venturing unit for exceptional and distinguished service to conservation and environmental improvement.