Save the California Conservation Corps
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Background
We, the undersigned, are in support of the California Conservation Corps (CCC) for the express purpose of keeping this state agency in operation for future generations of young adults. The CCC develops solid job skills in its corpsmembers and also strives to instill the work ethic of punctuality, teamwork and self-discipline. We feel that this state agency puts two of California's most important resources together, its youth and the environment. In addition to serving their state, the CCC also encourages service to local communities, and each corpsmember volunteers at least 48 hours of community involvement during their year.
The CCC hires young men and women between the ages of 18 and 25 for a year of natural resource work. The Corps work for state, local and federal agencies on projects that provide a public benefit, whether in urban, suburban or rural areas. While providing service to California, the young adults are exposed to future career possibilities as well as a greater understanding of the state's natural resources.
The CCC is also known for its emergency response work. When natural disasters occur such as floods, fires and earthquakes, the CCC is quick to respond, dispatching corpsmembers within hours. The CCC has been called out on nearly every major emergency during the last 30 years, including the Loma Prieta and Northridge earthquakes and the devastating wildfires of 2008.
Since the California Conservation Corps was created in 1976, corpsmembers have provided more than 60 million hours of service to California. More than 100,000 young people have been a part of the CCC, including some of the sons and daughters of the first corpsmembers.
Knowing what the CCC has done for young adults and our communities we believe and insist that it must remain a vibrant part our California heritage.
Petition
We, the undersigned, oppose the elimination of the California Conservation Corps (CCC) which will drastically and negatively impact opportunities for our underserved young adults 18-25 to serve and protect our California natural resources, our California emergency response, and our service and volunteerism to local communities.
We as concerned citizens propose that the State of California halt this proposed plan and institute a revised budget for 2009-2010 that funds the basic program needs of the CCC for ongoing operations as a commitment to young adults and our states resource management.
We, the undersigned, are in support of the California Conservation Corps (CCC) for the express purpose of keeping this state agency in operation for future generations of young adults. The CCC develops solid job skills in its corpsmembers and also strives to instill the work ethic of punctuality, teamwork and self-discipline. We feel that this state agency puts two of California's most important resources together, its youth and the environment. In addition to serving their state, the CCC also encourages service to local communities, and each corpsmember volunteers at least 48 hours of community involvement during their year.
The CCC hires young men and women between the ages of 18 and 25 for a year of natural resource work. The Corps work for state, local and federal agencies on projects that provide a public benefit, whether in urban, suburban or rural areas. While providing service to California, the young adults are exposed to future career possibilities as well as a greater understanding of the state's natural resources.
The CCC is also known for its emergency response work. When natural disasters occur such as floods, fires and earthquakes, the CCC is quick to respond, dispatching corpsmembers within hours. The CCC has been called out on nearly every major emergency during the last 30 years, including the Loma Prieta and Northridge earthquakes and the devastating wildfires of 2008.
Since the California Conservation Corps was created in 1976, corpsmembers have provided more than 60 million hours of service to California. More than 100,000 young people have been a part of the CCC, including some of the sons and daughters of the first corpsmembers.
Knowing what the CCC has done for young adults and our communities we believe and insist that it must remain a vibrant part our California heritage.
Petition
We, the undersigned, oppose the elimination of the California Conservation Corps (CCC) which will drastically and negatively impact opportunities for our underserved young adults 18-25 to serve and protect our California natural resources, our California emergency response, and our service and volunteerism to local communities.
We as concerned citizens propose that the State of California halt this proposed plan and institute a revised budget for 2009-2010 that funds the basic program needs of the CCC for ongoing operations as a commitment to young adults and our states resource management.
1288 Signatures
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Christie Rochte
- Zip Code
- 90731
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Margaret Moilov
- Zip Code
- 90732
- Comments
- The California Conservation Corps serves as a model for what we can do for our young adults who are undecided about their future and need direction and encouragement to be productive citizens of our great state. This program inspires participatant to achieve, stirs confidence, and instills work ethics. California needs the Corps to guide future generations !
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Le Duong
- Zip Code
- 91304
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Linda Grimes
- Zip Code
- 90731
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Meryl Moilov
- Zip Code
- 90732
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Nicole Corrales
- Zip Code
- 94014
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Lorrie Alessi
- Zip Code
- 93422
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Christy Little
- Zip Code
- 92104
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Eva Thiveos
- Zip Code
- 92562
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Jill Hughes
- Zip Code
- 90732
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Diana L. Chapman
- Zip Code
- 90731
- Comments
- Let's not once again fail this age group that needs this amazing organization to help them sort out their lives...
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m koger
- Zip Code
- 90731
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Erin Soriano
- Zip Code
- 94533
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Pamela Rados
- Zip Code
- 93012
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Matthew Weber
- Zip Code
- 90245
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Barbara Stevens
- Zip Code
- 90275
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Leith Mahoney-Maver
- Zip Code
- 95006
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Rafael Weber
- Zip Code
- 95670
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Monica Dominguez
- Zip Code
- 92111
- Comments
- В
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Elizabeth "Buffy" Bandley
- Zip Code
- 95375
- Comments
- Corps Members are the Future of this State and Nation. We need to support them and all the work they do cannot be done without higher cost to the State. HARD WORK * LOW PAY*MISERABLE CONDITIONS AND MORE. Please keep the CCC alive.
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Beth Pawlyk
- Zip Code
- 02038
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Stephen F. Weber
- Zip Code
- 94124
- Comments
- Why do our so called elected officials continue to make decisions in a vacuum?
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WELLESLEY WINDER
- Zip Code
- 94132
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Jennifer Duncan
- Zip Code
- 93012
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Gina Turturici
- Zip Code
- 94506
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Sue Weber
- Zip Code
- 94114
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Benny D Acosta
- Zip Code
- 91331
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Tim Rochte
- Zip Code
- 93402
- Comments
- Mr. Governor, please don't count on Federal moneys to take the place of California tawpayer dollars. The money from the feds can depart as easy as they arrive; plus there are more advangtates to having state oversight and accountablility.
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Jacki Nolen
- Zip Code
- 94109
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Mark Richardson
- Zip Code
- 93402
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Steven Kirsch
- Zip Code
- 92591
- Comments
- 7.5 unemployment rate and the Governor cuts 1300 jobs!!! Someone wake me up!
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Josh Goodman
- Zip Code
- 95003
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Caitlin Dixon
- Zip Code
- 90731
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Damian Morando
- Zip Code
- 90221
- Comments
- The best Back country program ever! Yosemite one 2004.
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Brian Reed
- Zip Code
- 93012
- Comments
- The CCC has important work to do!
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Mark Baza
- Zip Code
- 92123
- Comments
- A large segment of our population age 18-25 is not college bound. CCC provides jobs/skill development for young Californians, and preservation of California's resources.
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Jenifer Harris
- Zip Code
- 92104
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- CCC is an invaluable, irreplaceable and precious resourse for California's future...let's stay focussed on what really counts here
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Evelyn Appel
- Zip Code
- 90717
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sara weaver
- Zip Code
- 92103
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Angela Benham
- Zip Code
- 86336
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Gene Hill W. lll
- Zip Code
- 91950
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ignacio betran
- Zip Code
- 92154
- Comments
- save the ccc
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Khris Howard
- Zip Code
- 92040
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Rebecca Brown
- Zip Code
- 96001
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Edee Holtzclaw
- Zip Code
- 93013
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Bob McDonnell
- Zip Code
- 93428
- Comments
- Please help the youngsters!!!
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Christopher Lima
- Zip Code
- 91320
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Lori Moilov
- Zip Code
- 90732
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Russell Moilov
- Zip Code
- 90732
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Ann Dickey
- Zip Code
- 95843
- Comments
- Please reconsider your decision to eliminate the California Conservation Corps most importantly for the young adults who have come to the Corps for direction, mentoring, education and job skills, etc. In addition, reconsider your decision for the CCC staff who look forward to coming to work everyday due to the passion and dedication they feel towards these young women and men.
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