Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Franklin D Roosevelt with Cilivian Conservation Corps boys; Photographer unknown; 1930
About
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States. It was part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal initiative to provide employment during the Great Depression. The CCC focused on conservation and development of natural resources, as well as infrastructure projects in rural areas. The program aimed to improve the physical and mental well-being of the participants, while also focusing on conservation efforts to restore and preserve the nation’s natural resources. The CCC had a significant impact on public lands across the country. Over the course of its existence, the CCC planted over 3 billion trees, built thousands of miles of trails, and developed infrastructure in national parks and forests. The program also helped to combat soil erosion, improve wildlife habitats, and create recreational opportunities for the public (National Park Data).
Helpful Resources
Yellowstone National Park: The Legacy of the CCC, National Park Data
6 Projects the Civilian Conservation Corps Accomplished, History.com
From the Archive
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Yellowstone Documentation Project, 1935-2001
Library Resources
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.) -- History.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.) -- History -- Pictorial works.
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