As part of our role in advancing state parks issues for the last decade, California State Parks Foundation has provided leadership in lobbying the California legislature on relevant bills and budget actions as well as proactively sponsoring legislation. We have sponsored legislation to achieve park protection as well as facilitate fiscal sustainability for the state park system.
In addition to sponsoring legislation, we also maintain regular communication with key policy committee members and provides testimony to legislative hearings and coordinates with other like-minded organizations on policy priorities.
Would require local governments within the coastal zone to develop and implement sea level rise planning and adaptation plans in the next ten years. California State Parks Foundation supported a very similar version of this bill in 2022 that was vetoed by Governor Newsom.
Would establish a community access pilot program for nonprofits that provide programs and services for communities with barriers to accessing state parks and beaches.
Would make the California State Park camping reservation system more equitable by requiring a credit be offered for reservations canceled within seven calendar days of reservation start date, and implement a lottery system for campsites at up to five of the most popular parks.
Would expand California State Park Adventure Pass by granting free day-use access to every state park for 4th graders and their families. Currently the program allows 4th graders and their families to access 19 state parks.
This bill would indefinitely authorize the California Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into operating agreements with a qualified nonprofit organization.
Would improve trails by establishing funding for recreational trail improvements grants.
Would pass a statewide general obligation bond to support natural resources and parks projects.
Would authorize the California Natural Resources Agency to enter into co-governance and management agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes.
Would prohibit uprooting, removing, or harvesting white sage from state or local public lands.