The mission of the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District is to facilitate conservation and stewardship of the natural resources in Contra Costa County.

Girls in STREAM Stewardship Camp

Girls in STREAM Camp is designed to inspire and empower girls and nonbinary rising middle school students (grades 6-8) by introducing them to careers in Science, Technology, Restoration, Engineering, Art, and Math (STREAM). Through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and mentorship from professional women and nonbinary staff working in these fields, campers build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of career paths where their voices and perspectives are valuable.

Campers will meet each day at 2001 Clayton Road in Concord before traveling to sites across Contra Costa County, including Mount View Sanitary District, Laurel Court Community Garden, and Walnut Creek. Throughout the week, they will participate in activities such as building a DIY automata, exploring habitat restoration and engineering, learning about wildfire resilience, and hearing from guest speakers who share their real-world experiences in STREAM careers.

When: July 27th to 31st, 2026
Where to meet each day: 2001 Clayton Road, Concord, CA
Questions?: email streamcamp@ccrcd.org

East County VTP Press Release

The Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) and partners are beginning a project to increase wildfire resilience in Eastern Contra Costa County. Under the California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP), and in partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE), East Bay Regional Park District, California State Parks, Contra Costa Water District, and Contra Costa Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the CCRCD will develop a Project Specific Analysis (PSA) for 16,000 acres of grassland and oak woodland habitat. The PSA will act as a compliance tool for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and allow for expedited implementation of wildfire resilience projects such as prescribed burning, prescribed herbivory, and mechanical fuel reduction treatments. Click below to view entire release.

New Irrigation Services from the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District Will Bring Water Efficiency and Cost Savings to Farms and Farmers

Through a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) is proud to announce a new Irrigation and Water Conservation Services program. Across the state, many other local Resource Conservation Districts offer irrigation and water conservation advisory services. For many small farmers, these services have provided numerous benefits, such as trainings on repairs and irrigation scheduling, reduced water and energy costs, and cost-saving improvements to their irrigation efficiency. CCRCD is proud to announce that these free services will be available to our land stewards in Contra Costa County. Click below to view entire release.

2021-2022 was another year of adaptation, but also growth, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) staff diligently grew our programming, which led to bringing on more staff. Throughout the pandemic, CCRCD staff showed resilience and adapted to change.

Hiring new staff members has increased our capacity to serve the needs of our communities and partners. Staff members have added new skills to their skill sets and have been wearing multiple hats.

Get all the CCRCD updates and insights by downloading the report below.