The California Conservation Corps and Department of Fish and Game have been working in partnership with private and public landowners to enhance and restore California's salmon and steelhead habitat for more than 20 years. Founded and built on hard work, high quality scientific practices and community needs, the Salmon Restoration Program is one of the most influential and successful restoration programs in the country. In 1992 and 1996, the partnership received the Renew America National Environmental Achievement award and the Times Mirror Chevron Award, respectively, for outstanding work in fisheries restoration.

CCC corpsmembers in Arcata, Manila, Fortuna, Leggett and Ukiah spend the summer months implementing habitat enhancement projects in the following watersheds: Humboldt Bay, Eel River, Russian River and Mendocino County coastal tributaries.