To keep this rich habitat intact, CCC Corpsmembers are interning with Los Angeles World Airports, which governs LAX, Environmental Services Division. LAWA created the Dunes Habitat Restoration project in 1986. Through this partnership, CCC Corpsmembers get …
The only way to truly understand how a wildland firefighting base camp runs is to experience it firsthand. At the recent Chute Fire, in Yuba County, Corpsmembers fresh to the CCC got their first taste of what 16-hour days and potential 16-day assignments …
The season is half-way over, but they had to start somewhere. Each year, that somewhere is the CCC Placer Center, it’s where our CCC Backcountry Trails Program Corpsmembers assemble and divide up into their crews for the summer. Of course, it’s not summer …
For the millions of Californians lacing up their boots and hitting the trails of our amazing State Parks this summer, a lot of credit can go to the young adults of the California Conservation Corps. CCC Tahoe Corpsmember embraced the miserable conditions …
Since those early years, the CCC has grown into the largest and longest‑running conservation corps in the nation. Corpsmembers have tackled a wide variety of projects, making the State of California a better place for all. Together, they have: Planted 25+ …
With less vegetation available, fires should pass through with less ferocity. The coals created by the burn piles, will help native plants thrive and re-grow, adding to the benefits of “good fire.” Working with the City of Chico and Big Chico Creek …
When looking through the history books, one of the California Conservation Corps’ oldest project partners continues to be a source of mentorship to young adults and projects benefitting local communities. The CCC Solano Center works closely with East Bay …
Not for the faint of heart, and not merely just hanging out. CCC Inland Empire Corpsmembers literally hung out cliffside to help restore parts of the McWay Falls Overlook Trail in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park near Big Sur this past year. Safety was a …
The California Conservation Corps‘ impact is felt not only in the rural areas of State Parks and National Forests, or the urban centers of mega cities like Los Angeles. Every day towns see significant benefit and impact of the projects completed by …
Every tree limbed. Every invasive removed. These small differences add up to a much larger vision: a more fire resilient Pasadena. CCC Los Angeles and CCC Pomona Corpsmembers have seen the small differences firsthand this year as they’ve worked with the …
It’s safe to say a few months to a full year in the California Conservation Corps will take your outdoor skills to the next level. Whether looking for a practical hands-on experience or just trying to find your pathway. CCC San Diego Center Corpsmembers …
To get to graduation, Corpsmembers often follow unconventional paths. Graduate speaker, and San Diego Corpsmember, Joseph Alfani had a particularly far journey, spanning thousands of miles. “I am from East Africa – Tanzania. I immigrated to the United …
Cooking for more than 50 Corpsmembers is no easy task. Every morning and evening, the CCC Los Padres Culinary crew makes it happen. Yes, they’re keeping their fellow Corpsmembers fueled to do the work of improving and enhancing our natural resources, but …
It’s not fire season, but fire year across California these days. Being ready for the peak wildfire season though, that requires showing what you’re made of so that crews can go anywhere in the state to make a difference. CCC Magalia Crew 2 recently …
As wildfire season intensifies, California’s need for resilient firefighters grows. CCC’s wildland firefighting program opens the door for a new generation of professionals to train, gain experience, and discover their potential. For young adults …
When Governor Newsom took office, the CCC and CAL FIRE jointly operated six hand crews at three locations with 90 Corpsmembers. Today, that partnership runs 33 crews across 13 locations with more than 450 Corpsmembers actively training and serving, an …
Every individual task adds to the bigger picture: bringing vital habitat back to the river’s edge. In approximately three years, the native plants will mature, and the 4.5-acre site will be able to support deer, coyotes, and even bears as they migrate past …
When disasters strike, fueling first responders becomes a critical support function. To fill this role, CCC Corpsmembers are training in a new Mobile Kitchen Unit (MKU). This fully equipped food service trailer enables crews to deploy and serve meals …
For 50 years, the California Conservation Corps (CCC) has helped thousands of young adults advance their education and launch careers, all while stewarding California’s environment. Recognizing the state agency’s longstanding impact, Senator John Laird …
The State of California is no stranger to atmospheric river events. In December, heavy rains led to flooding in the Redding area. It’s the kind of emergency situation the young adults of the California Conservation Corps (CCC) are preparing to respond to, …
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