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...
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 | Aug 30, 2024 | All, Built Environment, News
Keeping Costs Down, Lights On, And California Green with Retrofitting Sacramento Corpsmembers help improve energy efficiency by installing energy efficient lighting systems. It’s amazing the difference a new light bulb can make, especially when you’ve...
by Chris Van Horne | Jul 10, 2024 | News, Trails
Team Work Siskiyou Center Corpsmembers work to brush an overgrown trail in Klamath National Forest using hand tools. Clearing trails is not exactly a speed sport. With more than 100 miles of day hike trails available in the Klamath National Forest, it means days upon...
by Beth Hotchkiss | Jun 28, 2024 | News, Wildland Firefighting
‘First of Its Kind’: Corpsmembers Graduate Special Fire Academy Three dozen Corpsmembers completed a special, CCC-only fire academy in Riverside County, which included live fire drills and certifications that allow Corpsmembers to find meaningful fire careers across...