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Media Inquiries
If you are a member of the media and are requesting information or access to our centers or projects, please call (916) 341-3145. You can also email the CCC Communications office at cccnews@ccc.ca.gov
About the Office of Communications
The California Conservation Corps Office of Communications provides timely and relevant information that educates the public, potential recruits, media, lawmakers and CCC team members on our policies, projects, and successes. The Office of Communications coordinates media and public outreach; develops and disseminates public information via news releases, media advisories, and website and social media postings; arranges media interviews; and is responsible for the CCC brand and marketing.
Corpsmember Lilyanna Montiel is committing her time into becoming a wildland firefighter. With the help of her fellow Corpsmembers and staff, she is inspired to work harder toward bettering herself.
Los Padres Center Corpsmembers are putting in long hikes, extra hours at the gym, and more time cutting line and talking fire. The first cohort of wildland firefighters are shaping the future for the Toro 1 and Toro 2 fire crews.
Tahoe Center Corpsmembers are helping UC Davis researchers plant thousands of sugar pines around Lake Tahoe.
Raymond Apodaca joined the CCC to finish high school, but he's found much more than his diploma. He's found a career path, opportunity, and so much more.
Wildland firefighting Corpsmembers consider themselves to be professional athletes. As athletes they must work hard to get into-and stay in-shape to work on the fire line.