CDCR

Conservation (Fire) Camps

Facts and figures

Total Staff (CDCR) 2009: 10
Total Staffing (CAL-FIRE/LAC) 2009: 13
Total # Inmates (as of 12/31/2009): 98

Camp Products

Information not available

Community service projects

1. Dept Of Water Resources (Clearing the local waterways of debris).

2. Placer County Roads (Fuel Reduction).

3. Placer County Parks (Fuel Reduction).

4. Auburn Parks and Recreation Areas (Fuel Reduction).

5 Tahoe National Parks (Fuel Reduction and Habitat improvement).

6 Yuba County Public Works (Clean up levels and waterways of debris).

Welcome to Washington Ridge Camp #44

11425 Conservation Camp Road, Nevada City Ca. 95959
PH: (530) 265-4623

Camp Staff

Mark Micheels, Correctional Lieutenant
Bobby Walker, Correctional Sergeant
Bruce Caldwell, Correctional Officer
Josh Coleman, Correctional Officer
Eric Drake, Correctional Officer
Terry Evans, Correctional Officer
Dave May, Correctional Officer
Bill Soto, Correctional Officer
Ed Strange, Correctional Officer
Shannon Waddell, Correctional Officer

Cal Fire Staff

H. Love, division chief
g. Pasillas, fire captain b
j. Gowan, fire captain b
w. Rominger, fire captain b
s . Hartshorn, fire captain b
m. Mancini, fire captain b
j. Barry, fire captain b
p. Bymers, fire captain b
s. Klein, fire captain b
g. Boston, fire captain b
a. King, fire captain b
vacant pos, Fire captain b
r. Phillips, fire captain b
r hickerson, mechanic
d. Mcmaster, water and sewer plant operator
n. Fuehrer, office assistant

Camp History

In the spring of 2005, the California Youth Authority could not effectively maintain the ward (Youth Offender) population to meet the CAL-FIRE mission for emergency fire fighting, flood, and the day-to-day activities associated with a conservation camp.

On June 1, 2005, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation took possession of the Washington Ridge Conservation Camp CC#44. The camp was in dire need of refurbishing and required extensive reconstruction to comply with the environmental statutes and laws required for occupancy.

On September 9, 2005, the Camp was at capacity with 100 inmate fire fighters and fully operational.

Inmate Programs

Inmates may participate in hobby craft and recreational activities. Spiritual services are provided by community volunteers. The camp has NA, AA, GED, college courses through the local college, and has an established Alternative to Violence Program.