; (B) prepare the individuals for permanent jobs in the conservation field; and (C) benefit the economy and environment of the United States; and (7) existing networks of conservation corps are in place but need additional resources in order to scale up the activities of the conservation corps to meet growing deferred maintenance needs on public land. (b) Purposes The purposes of this Act are— (1) to employ, during the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, a total of 1,000,000 people in the United States in dedicated conservation land projects to support the growing backlog of deferred conservation land projects; (2) to expose Participants to public service while furthering the understanding and appreciation of the Participants of the natural and cultural resources of the United States; (3) to stimulate interest among Participants in conservation careers by exposing the Participants to conservation professionals in land management agencies; and (4) to build on the existing network of conservation corps organizations working across the United States while providing for expanded participation in urban centers. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Corps The term Corps means the Restore Employment in Natural and Environmental Work Conservation Corps established by section 4(a). (2) Council The term Council means the National Council on the Restore Employment in Natural and Environmental Work Conservation Corps established under section 6(a). (3) Eligible Local Agency The term eligible local agency means a unit of local government, land trust, or similar conservation nonprofit organization. (4) Eligible participant The term eligible participant means an individual who— (A) is 16 years of age or older at the time the individual begins the term of service as a Participant