by Chris Van Horne | Nov 13, 2024 | News, Veterans Corps Fisheries Program
Military veteran Keoni Fisher is taking on a new mission that may sound a little fishy. Literally. “We’re trying to ensure the survival of steelhead,” Keoni said. After his military service, Keoni joined the California Conservation Corps’ Veterans...
by lidia.lepe-banales | Oct 24, 2024 | News, Trails
Redwood Creek Trail CCC Solano Corpsmembers are teaming up with the CA State Park’s Trails Crew to rehab the area. They’re busy installing brand-new steel and wood bridges to make the trail accessible again for hikers, bikers, and even horse riders! There are kinds...
by michael.daniel | Oct 11, 2024 | Backcountry Trails, News, Trails
“I wasn’t really expecting how much our crew would really be in sync and close together.” Elliot RussellBackcountry Corpsmember Another season of the CCC Backcountry Trails Program is in the books. The memories though, will carry on for those who...
by Chris Van Horne | Oct 9, 2024 | Built Environment, News
Exploring Career Pathways, While Clearing Paths For Fish Watch! Corpsmembers from the Chico, Redding, and Siskiyou centers learn how to complete fish passage surveys with Caltrans. CCC Corpsmembers are giving endangered fish a fighting chance! By identifying obstacles...
by michael.daniel | Oct 2, 2024 | Habitat Restoration, News
“None of the other centers have a really specific task like this, and its really made me appreciate salmon.” Ryan TaylorFortuna Center Gripping. Hoisting. Pulling. Anchoring. The start of the Salmon Restoration Project season—we just call it SRP—is one...
by Chris Van Horne | Sep 27, 2024 | Emergency Response, News
The Borel Fire, which tore through Kern County in late July and early August, left significant damage in its wake. This week, Corpsmembers from the California Conservation Corps were in Havilah making sure damaged and destroyed homes, outbuildings, and vehicles don’t...