Take Action FAQs

How does CSPF decide on the issues that will be put before members to take action?
CSPF staff track a wide variety of policy issues related to state parks and identify those that would benefit from members of the public weighing in and expressing their opinions. Issues that are particularly contentious or instances where legislators need to hear from their constituents to help determine the outcome of a bill are likely to be the subjects of action alerts sent to members.

Who are my Senators and Congressional representatives?
To find out who represents you in the state Assembly and Senate, and in Congress, enter your zip code into the "Find Your Elected Officials" box on the right hand side of any page in the Advocacy & Issues section. 

Why do I have to provide my mailing address for Take Action?
Your mailing address is used to match you with the legislators in whose district you reside. Many times, we will request CSPF members who are constituents of targeted legislators to communicate with that elected official, as his or her vote could be the deciding one. In that case, legislators are more likely to respond to contacts from people within their district than from individuals who are not constituents.

What does CSPF do with my personal information?
The CSPF respects our members' privacy.  As described above, the mailing address you provide to Take Action is used only for the purpose of matching you to your elected officials. Additional contact information may be used to contact you for special advocacy requests that need your assistance. 

Why is CSPF tracking all the alerts I've responded to?
Knowing which members frequently respond to action alerts helps CSPF identify those members who might be willing to participate in other advocacy efforts, such as Park Advocacy Day in Sacramento or district meetings with legislators. Using the online Take Action is a great way to get thousands of CSPF members involved in making their voices heard, but it is only one of CSPF's many strategies to gain policymaker support for issues affecting state parks.