California Conservation Corps Deploys Compost Socks in Palisades Fire Recovery Efforts

Pacific Palisades, CA - On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, members of the California Conservation Corps (CCC) were seen installing compost sock filters around burnt homes and vehicles in Pacific Palisades as part of ongoing recovery efforts following the catastrophic Palisades Fire. These compost socks, made from natural fibers, are designed to hold back sediment while allowing water to flow through, helping to protect sensitive areas from erosion and debris runoff. Also referred to as absorbent booms, they act as flexible, tube-like barriers filled with absorbent materials capable of containing and managing liquid spills
These actions are critical to stabilizing the landscape after the devastating blaze, which began on January 7, 2025, and scorched more than 23,000 acres. The fire destroyed over 12,000 structures, displaced approximately 150,000 residents, and claimed at least five lives. Although recent rains helped extinguish the flames, they also heightened the risk of mudslides and debris flows in the fire-ravaged terrain.
The CCC, a division of the California Natural Resources Agency, has been at the forefront of disaster recovery in California for decades. Established in 1976 by Governor Jerry Brown, the CCC provides young adults, ages 18 to 25, with opportunities to serve the state while gaining valuable skills and experience. Modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, the program has engaged more than 120,000 participants in its 40-plus-year history. Corpsmembers work on environmental projects and respond to natural disasters, tackling tasks such as tree planting, trail maintenance, and erosion control.
In addition to their environmental work, Corpsmembers have contributed over 11.3 million hours to disaster response efforts, including wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. Their efforts are a cornerstone of California’s resilience, with their motto, “Conservation is our middle name,” reflecting their dedication to protecting and restoring the environment.
The Palisades Fire marks another chapter in the CCC’s long history of service. As recovery efforts continue, Corpsmembers remain committed to stabilizing the region, protecting its natural resources, and helping the community rebuild after one of the most devastating wildfires in recent memory.
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[@cicco2156]

I really feel sorry for the inhabitants who have lost everything and it's great how it helped worth Thanks to all police officers and helpers and the Red Cross for their work there und Technikern

[@nomenclature9373]

The picket fence only thing standing was surreal.

[@lemondropkid6175]

It's great to see so much help for homeowners, they must be bereft by the situation (those birds "sid the humans are back, act natural")

[@confuseatronica]

compost socks?!?!? I've seen those things forever but i had no idea what they were actually called...

[@Ron4885]

Me too. I didn't know they even had a name. I've seen around here and there.

[@staymad7206]

also called silt fences, or sediment barriers in some states.

[@erthmthr]

strange how the streets are lined with trees & foliage but the houses are burnt to nothing

[@carlosbalbi2230]

Excelente video. Adelante EEUU se puede y debe volver a ser ejemplo en el mundo. Estoy seguro que lo será. ❤❤ Abrazo y admiración desde Uruguay.!!!😊

[@daveanderson2865]

Thanks Santa Monica Closeup for posting videos when you can. Lots of absorbent booms being laid out.

[@crunchers9]

From the sound of it, it looks like those darned invasive Green Parrots survived the fire.

[@westcoastg4life]

Thank you fabian *****dogtown*****

[@gnat-k2x]

Excellent video…again!

[@westcoastg4life]

It looks like who's ever running this California conservation corps is making some really good money. They probably have a nice juicy contract with the state and local cities. it seems to me like they get these like teenage volunteers and they're getting paid probably about 15 or $20 an hour. To put down this green thing that looks like it doesn't do anything

[@westcoastg4life]

@@Plutogalaxy I'm not speculating anything it's clear as day and it's obvious what's going on. Doesn't take a rocket science to figure it out.

[@gextreme2381]

yep. what a joke!

[@cardcasacardona9083]

Bingo!! Cómo se rien del pueblo mientras se hacen ricos...

[@crunchers9]

You probably wouldn't even qualify for these jobs! They sign up for a one year term and, as the website states: "Corpsmembers are paid a monthly stipend of $2,814." Would YOU work all day, sleep in dorms and have none of the luxuries for a year for that little? I doubt it.

[@westcoastg4life]

@@crunchers9 I make 8000 a month making videos on youtube. I don't need or want to do any of that cheap labor exploiting work

[@tyme2play1]

I'm relieved to hear the wild parrots. Palisades is one of their homes.

[@crunchers9]

They are invasive.

[@tyme2play1]

@ Leave them alone.

[@bweduwabango2064]

Stay safe out there.

[@HeadNtheClouds]

How was that car flipped upside down? At the 4 minute mark?

[@blaydCA]

It wanted tummy rubs. Lack alas, it perished instead. Poor thing.

[@NYyankeeboi]

I'm sure one of these propaganda pushers will blame that on the wind too.

[@jtr789310]

EV they flip them to pull the Lithium battery

[@HoneyBerighthere-Saysarath]

Go to Base Camp. See who's working. And take a Video of the Incident Map, it should be updated at Base Camp everyday.

[@NYyankeeboi]

What democrat recently said "Never let a good crisis go to waste"

[@lemondropkid6175]

trick question - no democrat every said that, fake news trumptard keep typing......

[@imd1b4u]

What Republican once said " Can't we inject disinfectant inside the body somehow?"

[@ai_is_a_great_place]

So many birds!

[@nikolauswolff5791]

What are these green hoses good for ?

[@SuchManor]

I think preventing anything from the burnt houses/ cars getting into the sewers when it rains.

[@cardcasacardona9083]

​@@SuchManorja,ja,ja.

[@blaydCA]

Nice to see ACTUAL work being done.t

[@gallardoo9]

Straw waddles use the correct definition for.erosion control

[@kathymohsin5867]

Excelente video gracias a usted podemos ver lo que esta pasando bemdiciones y cuidese use respirador

[@jtr789310]

It a wonder we don't see California Conservation Corps deploys compost socks around the Venice beach bathrooms.

[@andyssolarplayinggonzalez3560]

Why so many young people working for ccc weird

[@1aliveandwell]

Do you know if something similar being put on large burned slopes? See some areas where trees still have green lvs . Also if the white fences were wood or vinyl that didnt melt/burn? Magpies squacking? Is house ok behind the rock&wood fence at 12.51min ok(and 17)(shrubs look browned).

[@michelleaferrandino9084]

What are the green hoses laying in the streets?

[@so-cal7746]

This didn’t make any sense what they’re doing?

[@opera93]

Well, extra Thanks to newer, Workers *& Volunteers……etc.

[@tomsoil9909]

This is why TAXES are so high!! And they will go higher after this!! Welcome home Californians!!! The government is there to help!!

[@kevint5391]

I’ve used these things multiple times over the years they do absolutely nothing except make a bunch of really weird cookie people happy to see them. I’ve literally spent tons of thousands of dollars and had them in place for up to a year and they did absolutely nothing.

[@mohamedsheikh7634]

What vehicle do you drive? No air, good job.

[@bobbondi7191]

The mentality, or lack thereof, of California government just astounds me.

[@lisalittle4826]

The government has to bilk every crisis

[@westcoastg4life]

Each one of these kids is working for about 20 bucks an hour. but the state is charging $100 an hour for each person, each one of these kids

[@williamlloyd3769]

Source?

[@westcoastg4life]

@williamlloyd3769 the source is greed and lazy ppl making money off ppl hard work

[@westcoastg4life]

@@williamlloyd3769 the source is critical thinking and common Sense

[@crunchers9]

@@westcoastg4life You have neither. Corpsmembers are paid a monthly stipend of $2,814. They do not go home at the end of an 8 hour shift. Sounds like barely minimum wage.

[@westcoastg4life]

@@crunchers9 yea but the California clown commission charges the tax payers 100 / hr per person and gives workers a 2800 monthly salary. Politicians and higher ups pocket the rest

[@user-db8kj8so7f]

Now why are they all covered up And the guys checking for radiation in P .P are not something is wrong wiyh this pic

[@andrewdean7917]

Asbestos ! Lots of houses were built in the 60s with it . Not a good look if it get in your body . Iam not sure what they need a Geiger counter for ! Add some charm .

[@AlexPletcherPhoto]

optics for the news stations. if they get the narrative out that _______, then it will further the agenda

[@shane7133]

Settle down alex Jones, not everything is a fucking conspiracy .

[@imcopper]

By Spring that place will be looking so much better.. trees blooming grass regrowth , still a lotta work to do But at least these ppl are back on their home properties !

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

It will take years!

[@hubertkaiser8581]

schoene Schrebergartensiedlung am Meer, fehlen noch die Lauben....

[@storiesfromhinterland]

Birds returning to the Palisades

[@ryancarlson5644]

Everything is so over dramatic. Hard hat's cheap hasmat suits!!! At least the grass is greener.

[@AlexPletcherPhoto]

grasping at straws to appear busy

[@jtr789310]

Are they doing all the Compost Socks to protect the clean natural Los Angeles River?

[@jorgemontefusco650]

Have to bury electric! No more pole!

[@cardcasacardona9083]

Como decimos en España...a buenas horas mangas verdes. Cada uno vea la actuación después de la catástrofe. Que señalizan con las bandas verdes? Si es por toxicidad no lo entiendo. Toda la toxicidad se libero con la quema ( lo están respirando desde el día del incendio), ahora lo que queda es un residuo ínfimo, lo entiendo cómo químico.

[@MrSychnant]

As usual one guy in Orange with hands in pockets and nothing to say.

[@cardcasacardona9083]

Muchos mirando,.hablando, unos super protegidos y los otros de campo y playa. Buen teatro.

[@docholiday1034]

Waste of government funds is all i see other than utility workers! Those green waste of money showed in my house they would be gone over night.

[@jorgemontefusco650]

Everything is bone dry!

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

Conservation Corp?

[@kevint5391]

This a total joke

[@vlasta6005]

Proc prosím vás davaji ty zelené hadice kcemu to bude slouzit. A co s tim budou dělat a taky tam davaji ty černé pytle ..k čemu.a co to ma za význam 😮

[@heimbone1]

My God, what a joke!😂

[@michelleaferrandino9084]

Those are natural fiber, things that hold back