The California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) in partnership with AmeriCorps is currently recruiting applicants to serve in the 32nd year of our 10.5-month program (October 2025 – August 2026). WSP does this by placing its Corps members with scientists (Mentors) at environmental organizations (Placement Sites) around the state to assist with watershed data collection and analysis, as well as restoration project development and maintenance. Ultimately, Corps members serve with WSP to help bring threatened and endangered salmonids back to healthy populations by improving watershed health. WSP offers exceptional mentorship, training, and hands-on experience for individuals interested in fisheries, natural resource management, and watershed restoration.
Benefits of our program include:
- Pay: $2904 – $2967/month
- Education awards totaling $10,000 upon completion of the program
- Program sponsored medical insurance
- Student loan forbearance on eligible loans
- High-quality mentorship and professional development opportunities
Location: Placement sites throughout CA