

More than 120,000 young adults have served in the Corps over its 40+ year history. Governor Jerry Brown established the CCC in 1976, modeled after the original Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. Our motto is ‘Hard Work, Low Pay, Miserable Conditions and More!’ We are dedicated to developing our Corpsmembers into citizens with character, credentials, and commitment. We’re recognizing California Conservation Corps ‘ and NOAA for their Veterans Fishery Program. In 2016 alone, Corps restored 2,551 miles of waterway. Through this work, they gain skills and experience that lead to meaningful careers. Blogs California Conservation Corps Veterans Fisheries Program Submitted by Hannah Traverse on Corps play an essential role in helping preserve our waterways. During their year of service, Corpsmembers work on environmental projects and respond to natural and man-made disasters. Our program provides young adults 18 – 25 years old a year of paid service to the State of California. Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer youth employment program for teenagers. We are the oldest and largest conservation corps in the nation. Get Outside Get Connected Get Involved What is YCC The U.S. The San Francisco Conservation Corps motivates and connects youth with inspiring work. The California Conservation Corps is a department within the California Natural Resources Agency. The Interns hold up bags of California Refund Value (CRV). Check it out Dear Friends of the CCC, The first edition of the California Conservation Corps' 2008 newsletter/blog, HARDCORPS is online. California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program in partnership with AmeriCorps The California Conservation Corps has started a newsletter/blog in 2008.
