Watershed Stewards Program (WSP)

Name

Watershed Stewards Program (WSP)

Legal name

California Conservation Corps

Website

https://ccc.ca.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Watershed Stewards Program is a seasonal AmeriCorps partnership program administered by the California Conservation Corps, placing young adults aged 18-25 (and veterans to age 29) in watershed conservation and salmon habitat restoration work across California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE), Environmental Conservation & Sustainability Volunteering (EDAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Watershed conservation services
• Environmental stewardship programs
• Flood response services
• Habitat restoration programs
• Wildland firefighting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eureka, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State-funded program through the California Conservation Corps budget. Additional funding from AmeriCorps federal grants for disaster response operations through the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) is a seasonal AmeriCorps-funded training program administered by the California Conservation Corps that places young adult Corpsmembers (ages 18-25, veterans up to 29) at host sites throughout California to perform watershed conservation, salmon habitat restoration, fish passage improvement, and water quality monitoring. Corpsmembers receive a living stipend, education awards, and hands-on career training while delivering conservation services on behalf of state and federal partner agencies.

Product overview

The California Conservation Corps offers the Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) as one of its specialized seasonal training programs. WSP is an AmeriCorps partnership program focused on watershed conservation and salmon habitat restoration. The program places young adult Corpsmembers at various environmental organizations throughout California, where they receive hands-on training in fish passage improvement, habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and environmental education. WSP is one of 10 training pathways offered by CCC, alongside programs such as Culinary, Emergency Response, Forestry, Habitat Restoration, Resource Conservation, Trails, Veterans Fisheries, Wildland Firefighting, and Backcountry Trails.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Backcountry Trails Program: Seasonal program where Corpsmembers live off-grid in California's wilderness areas for five months while constructing and maintaining recreational trails.
• Veterans Fisheries Corps Program
• Global Corps

Products and services

• Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) A seasonal AmeriCorps-funded training program that places young adults (ages 18-25) at watershed conservation host sites across California for hands-on service in salmon habitat restoration, fish passage improvement, water quality monitoring, and environmental education. Corpsmembers earn a living stipend and education award while serving.
• Backcountry Trails Program A seasonal CCC program where Corpsmembers live off-grid in California's wilderness areas for five months while constructing and maintaining recreational trails.
• Veterans Fisheries Corps Program A CCC program in partnership with NOAA Fisheries providing military veterans with paid service opportunities in fisheries conservation and habitat restoration, supporting their transition to civilian conservation careers.
• Global Corps An international service opportunity for CCC Corpsmembers to participate in conservation projects outside the United States, expanding their worldview and cross-cultural experience.
• Emergency Response Training A CCC year-round training pathway that prepares Corpsmembers for flood fighting, disaster response, and emergency operations including sandbagging, levee protection, plastic sheeting deployment, and pontoon vessel operations in flood-affected areas.
• Wildland Firefighting Training A CCC year-round training pathway conducted in partnership with CAL FIRE that trains Corpsmembers in wildland firefighting techniques, fire prevention, and fireline operations, providing a pathway into fire service careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000 young adults served over 40+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal national service program that provides funding and support for disaster response and conservation corps programs across the country. CCC participates in AmeriCorps-funded disaster response operations.
• Cal VolunteerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia state service commission that supports volunteer and service programs in California. Partner organization for state-level service initiatives.
• The Corps NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of Service and Conservation Corps. Provides recognition, advocacy, and network support for conservation corps programs including the CCC. Awards annual Project of the Year to CCC programs.
• Department of Water ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that partners with CCC for flood emergency response. CCC serves as labor force to accomplish DWR goals during flood events and emergencies.
• CAL FIREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. CCC works alongside CAL FIRE on wildland firefighting operations, fire prevention, and career pathway programs for Corpsmembers.
• California State ParkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState parks agency that hosts CCC crews for trail construction, habitat restoration, and park maintenance projects across California's state park system.
• NOAA FisheriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal fisheries agency partnering with CCC on the Veterans Fisheries Corps Program, providing career pathways in fisheries conservation for military veterans.
• 21st Century Conservation Service CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational conservation initiative that recognized CCC's Save Our Sierra project as Project of the Year for 2017.
• Western Shasta Resource Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal conservation district that tasked CCC with Carr Fire recovery and erosion control work including hay, grass seed, and fertilizer deployment.
• Mt. View Sanitary DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal district that partnered with CCC Delta Center for Moorhen Marsh boardwalk construction and wetland habitat enhancement project.
• California Fire Safe CouncilsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of local fire safe councils collaborating with CCC on wildfire prevention and defensible space projects.
• National Forest FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner collaborating with CCC on forest restoration and conservation projects in national forests.
• California Fire FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState firefighter foundation partnering with CCC on fire-related projects and support.
• Amigos de Los RiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization that partners with CCC on the Emerald Necklace park expansion project in Los Angeles County.
• City of StocktonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal partner collaborating on CCC Delta Center flood fighter exercises and emergency preparedness.
• Reclamation District 1601minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal reclamation district that requested CCC crews for levee protection on Twitchell Island in the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Groundwork USA: Network of local Groundwork Trusts engaging youth in environmental justice and urban watershed restoration projects. Comparable youth conservation service model with emphasis on underserved communities and AmeriCorps funding.

Others

• The Corps Network: National association of 130+ service and conservation corps representing CCC and peers. Provides advocacy, training, and recognition (Project of the Year awards). Industry trade body rather than a direct competitor, but shapes the funding and policy environment for corps like WSP.

Direct peers

• Student Conservation Association (SCA): National nonprofit providing conservation service opportunities and career pathways for young adults, including watershed, wildlife, and habitat restoration projects. Most direct national-level peer in youth conservation service model and AmeriCorps partnership.

Regional players

• New Mexico Conservation Corps: Nonprofit conservation corps serving New Mexico with AmeriCorps crews focused on watershed restoration, fire mitigation, and youth service. Comparable structure, funding model, and project portfolio to CCC's WSP.
• Washington Conservation Corps: Washington state's conservation corps program within the Department of Ecology, engaging young adults in environmental restoration, watershed protection, and emergency response. Direct peer in mission, structure (state agency), and AmeriCorps funding model, serving a different geography.
• Colorado Youth Corps Corps (CYC): Network of youth conservation corps across Colorado providing AmeriCorps-funded training in conservation, trails, and emergency response. Similar demographic focus and program offerings, with comparable state agency and nonprofit partnerships.
• Texas Conservation Corps: AmeriCorps program engaging young adults in conservation and disaster response across Texas. Similar model with overlapping service offerings in habitat restoration, emergency response, and youth workforce development.
• Arizona Conservation Corps: Conservation corps operating in Arizona and the Southwest with AmeriCorps-funded crews doing habitat restoration, trail construction, and watershed work. Comparable in service offerings, target demographic, and AmeriCorps partnership structure.
• Montana Conservation Corps: Nonprofit conservation corps serving Montana and the surrounding region with youth and veteran crews doing watershed restoration, trails, and disaster response. Comparable AmeriCorps-funded model with similar workforce composition and project types as CCC/WSP.

Broad incumbents

• AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps): Federal AmeriCorps program deploying young adults (18-24) in team-based national service including disaster response, conservation, and community projects. Direct comparable in target demographic, residential model, and emergency response capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/caconservationcorps
• Facebookfacebook.com/californiaconservationcorps
• Instagraminstagram.com/californiaconservationcorps
• TikToktiktok.com/@caconservationcorps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/watershed-stewards-program

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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