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The Youth Conservation Alliance headquartered in Northern Illinois, is an organization purpose-built to further the cause of conservation education amongst youth.

The YCA emphasizes the importance of the outdoors and offers conservation curriculums centered on ecosystem and fisheries research. Our programs focus on youth fishing and include boating & fishing safety instruction.

We believe, the sport of fishing should play a key role in child and teenage development and act as a conduit for conservation throughout a person's lifetime.

Our charter is to promote environmental education and fishing as a family activity; something everyone can enjoy regardless of age.

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