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Habitat Restoration

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Crews
60+ Resource Crews

Locations
20 Centers

Stipend
$2,814 per month

Overview

The California Conservation Corps partners with State Parks, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other organizations to enhance and restore California’s landscapes and watersheds. Corpsmembers enrolled the CCC assess habitats, remove invasive vegetation, plant native species, stabilize slopes, or implement additional modifications to enhance the natural environment. Corpsmembers may complete this work in forests, rivers, streams, or other sensitive habitats.

Corpsmembers assigned to natural resource, or grade, crews receive training and certifications so they can confidently engage in habitat restoration projects. Professional development courses, offered in collaboration with industry and community college partners, also prepare young adults for future careers. Overall, this program supports workforce development while also providing tangible benefits to California’s diverse landscapes.

Why We Work

California is a biodiversity hotspot! The state is home to more plant and animal species than anywhere else in the nation. However, according to California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, between 45 and 56 percent of natural vegetation in California could become “climatically stressed” by 2100. The CCC trains Corpsmembers so they can enter the workforce and tackle challenges like this!

Gear UP

Each day, Corpsmembers gear up to make the world a better place. Check out what tools they use and picture what life is like training for careers in habitat restoration!
female in forestry pulling at vegetation

Invasive Species Removal

Fortuna Corpsmember Saia Ahloe pulls invasive English Ivy by hand in an attempt to keep it from growing at Ma-l'el Sand Dunes in Humboldt County.
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Planting Natives

A San Diego Corpsmember checks native plant species on a flatbed ahead of planting near Brawley in Imperial County.
corpsmembers installing a grip hoist around a tree

Creating Salmon Habitat

Fortuna Corpsmembers setup a grip hoist and pulley system as part of Salmon Restoration Project work in Sproul Creek in southern Humboldt County.

Know Before You Go

Schedule

Corpsmembers may work variable schedules depending on projects, typically working four 10-hour days Monday to Thursday.

Emergencies

Corpsmembers must be willing to respond to emergencies and be dispatched for lengthy periods of time with little or no notice.

Eligibility

There is no prior experience required or additional eligibility requirements, aside from our standard program eligibility, to serve on these crews. 

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Work with CCC Career Navigators to chart out your path to success! CCC helps Corpsmembers leverage their skills and training to launch meaningful careers. Don’t believe us?! Hear from CCC alumni.
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Explore our locations

At as many as 20 locations across California, CCC Corpsmembers work on habitat restoration projects. Please note: specific project types may vary across centers.

This kind of project work takes place at all CCC centers except for the Los Piños, Magalia, Norwalk, and Vista centers.

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Camarillo Center

One Camarillo Center crew may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 10 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Chico Center

As many as three Chico Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Delta Center

As many as three Delta Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Fortuna Center

As many as three Fortuna Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Fresno Center

As many as three Fresno Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 35 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Inland Empire Center

As many as four Inland Empire Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 60 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Los Angeles Center

As many as three Los Angeles Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Los Padres Center

As many as three Los Padres Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Mendocino Center

As many as three Mendocino Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Monterey Bay Center

As many as two Monterey Bay Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 30 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Pomona Center

As many as four Pomona Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 60 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Placer Center

As many as four Placer Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 60 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Redding Center

As many as three Redding Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Sacramento Center

As many as four Sacramento Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Santa Maria Center

The Santa Maria crew may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. A maximum of 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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San Diego Center

As many as four San Diego Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 60 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Salinas Center

One Salinas Center crew may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. A maximum of 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Siskiyou Center

The Siskiyou Center crew may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. A maximum of 15 Corpsmembers serve on the crew.

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Tahoe Center

As many as three Tahoe Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Solano Center

As many as two Solano Center crews may complete Habitat Restoration related projects. As many as 30 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Ask Us Anything

We know you have questions about center life. Here are some of the common one’s we get. Have more questions? Give us a call!  

Talk to A Recruiter

Where can I work on salmon restoration projects?
For those interested in salmon restoration projects, CCC’s Mendocino and Fortuna centers have opportunities available. While completing these activities, please note that Corpsmembers often go on “spike” where they camp in locations close to the project sites.

Do I need prior experience?

No prior work experience is required to join the CCC, we will help you get trained and certified so you can launch a successful career.

Also, in terms of education, we have Corpsmembers who have college degrees, some who’ve attended college for some or no time, and some who need their high school diploma. You do not need a diploma nor a degree to join. Please note, if you have not obtained your high school diploma, while enrolled in the CCC you must work to earn one through our partnered charter schools.

I have a disability. Can I still join?

CCC can work with individuals to offer reasonable accommodations. If you have a disability that may impact your ability to participate in program activities, please talk with your recruiter.

REad Our NEws

Three Corpsmembers moving rocks around a burned landscape

March 7th, 2025

Protecting Wildlife by Reducing Debris Flows in Park Fire Burn Scar

Chico Corpsmembers worked quickly before winter rains arrived to create natural barriers and filtration systems to protect Big Chico Creek and its native wildlife.

Corpsmembers spread out over hill cutting with weedwackers.

December 24th, 2024

Clearing Invasives and Reducing Fuel in SoCal State Park

Los Angeles Center Corpsmembers spent time spiking at Malibu Creek State Park to help protect the area from wildfire by reducing invasive plant species.

corpsmembers in helmets walking across large sand dune headed toward a forest

September 9th, 2024

Pulling to Preserve Humboldt’s Pristine Dunes

CCC Fortuna Corpsmembers gave a coastal forest a major boost by removing invasive English ivy.

corpsmembers in a hook line passing sand bags being removed from a temporary dam

February 2nd, 2024

An Explosive Opportunity to Boost Endangered, Threatened Species

For the first time in nearly 80 years, a creek in Santa Barbara County now flows clearly toward the ocean, which should allow native species to flourish where a small dam once stood.

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