Resource Conservation | California Conservation Corps https://ccc.ca.gov Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:04:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ccc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-17CCC_Logo_FINAL_RGB_OL-32x32.png Resource Conservation | California Conservation Corps https://ccc.ca.gov 32 32 Delivering For Their Community, Chico Corpsmembers Reduce Fire Risk in Bidwell Park https://ccc.ca.gov/070226-delivering-for-their-community-chico-corpsmembers-reduce-fire-risk-in-bidwell-park/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:39:06 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28770 Making A Difference Fire has been a part of CCC Chico Corpsmembers’ lives. Now, they’re working to use good fire to prevent devastating wildfires from impacting their community once again. It’s a matter of when, not if, fire hits a long-unburned area of Upper Bidwell Park in Chico.

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]]> Keeping the East Bay Safe with One of CCC’s Oldest Project Partners https://ccc.ca.gov/063026-keeping-the-east-bay-safe-with-one-of-cccs-oldest-project-partners/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:03:35 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28758 Making a Difference Working with East Bay Regional Park District, Corpsmembers have spent decades making a difference in East Bay communities with trail and fuel reduction projects. When looking through the history books, one of the California Conservation Corps’ oldest project…

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]]> In Small Towns, Big Impact Provided by CCC Corpsmembers https://ccc.ca.gov/062426-in-small-towns-big-impact-provided-by-ccc-corpsmembers/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:42:51 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28729 “It feels good giving back to multiple communities out here.” Noah Bonilla CCC Fresno Center The California Conservation Corps‘ impact is felt not only in the rural areas of State Parks and National Forests, or the urban centers of…

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]]> ‘Small Differences’ Lead to Safer, More Fire Resilient Arroyo Seco https://ccc.ca.gov/061926-small-differences-lead-to-safer-more-fire-resilient-arroyo-seco/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:24:52 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28711 “I feel like we’re doing a lot of service, not only for the community but the planet…” Kristina Bland CCC Los Angeles Center Every tree limbed. Every invasive removed. These small differences add up to a much larger vision: a more fire…

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]]> Maintaining Public Safety, Legacy of Community Impact in Carlsbad https://ccc.ca.gov/061726-maintaining-public-safety-legacy-of-community-impact-in-carlsbad/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:10:15 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28686 ” You’re helping your community, it’s really nice to get to know the people… “ Dylan Rawley CCC San Diego Center It’s safe to say a few months to a full year in the California Conservation Corps will take your outdoor skills to the…

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]]> Near Palisades Burn Scar, Corpsmembers Work to Prevent Future Damage https://ccc.ca.gov/112126-near-palisades-burn-scar-corpsmembers-work-to-prevent-future-damage/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:19:07 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=28027 “That’s the type of skills you learn here in the C’s, get to learn all type of power tools.” Jose Bosquez CCC Pomona Center We’re the first to admit it, fuel reduction doesn’t sound all that interesting. Unfortunately — as we are all…

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]]> Weathering the Wilderness, Corpsmembers Help Install Backcountry Weather Station https://ccc.ca.gov/111725-weathering-the-wilderness-corpsmembers-help-install-backcountry-weather-station/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:15:06 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=27164 “I’m really glad I said yes to this… it just opens up your entire horizon to new things.” Levai Jimenez CCC Delta Center Two California Conservation Corps crews recently teamed up with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to install…

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]]> Keeping Bay Area Cities Safe by Reducing Fuel for Wildfires https://ccc.ca.gov/082025-keeping-bay-area-cities-safe-by-reducing-fuel-for-wildfires/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:59:30 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=26824 “I thought I wouldn’t enjoy it as much, but I feel like it’s really rewarding.” Kiara Diaz CCC Monterey Bay Center The terrain is difficult, but the views are spectacular. Working in San Mateo County, just south of San Francisco…

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]]> Plot Prep: Inland Empire Corpsmembers Clearing Way to Reduce Catastrophic Wildfire https://ccc.ca.gov/071825-plot-prep-inland-empire-corpsmembers-clearing-way-to-reduce-catastrophic-wildfire/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:52:52 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=26524 Prescribed Fire Prep Inland Empire Corpsmember Maxine Zendejas carries a tree limb across steep terrain to spread woody debris out away from live trees ahead of a prescribed burn. Protecting people and property with McLeods, rock rakes, and chain saws. For weeks now…

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]]> Plugged In: Norwalk Corpsmembers Connect Communities to EV Charging Stations https://ccc.ca.gov/070325-plugged-in-norwalk-corpsmembers-connect-communities-to-ev-charging-stations/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:25:33 +0000 https://ccc.ca.gov/?p=26423 Charging Up Norwalk Corpsmember Eric Magana checks measurements as he prepares to drill holes to secure an EV charging post at the Duarte library. Two years ago, a quarter of new vehicle sales in California were zero-emission vehicles, also known as EVs or ZEVs. With the state’s goal…

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