by Beth Hotchkiss | Feb 26, 2025 | Emergency Response, News
In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, 26 crews from the California Conservation Corps — plus six more from certified local corps across the state — came together to help the Los Angeles community. Based out of Zuma Beach and the Santa Anita Racetrack...
by Beth Hotchkiss | Dec 18, 2024 | Backcountry Trails, News
The California Conservation Corps will receive a 2025 Project of the Year Award from The Corps Network in recognition of its Backcountry Trails Program. The Corps Network, the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps, presents this prestigious award on...
by Beth Hotchkiss | Sep 9, 2024 | Habitat Restoration, News
Pulling to Preserve Humboldt’s Pristine Dunes Watch! CCC Fortuna Corpsmembers cross the Ma-l’el Sand Dunes in Humboldt County to get to their work site where they’re removing invasive species. What a day at Ma-le’l Dunes! CCC Fortuna Corpsmembers...
by Beth Hotchkiss | Sep 9, 2024 | Culinary, News
Extra Hours, Work in Magalia Kitchen Keeps Park Fire Crews Fueled Magalia Culinary Corpsmembers serve California National Guard, CAL FIRE, and CCC wildland firefighters after a 10-to 12-hour shift on the Park Fire. When large-scale wildfires ignite, everyone does...
by Beth Hotchkiss | Sep 6, 2024 | Internships, News
Taking a Deep Dive into Water Resources Careers Chico Corpsmember Caitlin Patterson pulls a measuring device across Burney Creek to record data as part of her internship with Department of Water Resources. Finding a career you can be passionate about and enjoy, is not...