Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE : March 3, 2025 Registration is now open for volunteer events across California SAN FRANCISCO, CA — California State Parks Foundation today invited members of the public to celebrate Earth Month by participating in volunteer events in April. Registration is open to the public for a dozen events across California. These volunteer workdays will focus on impactful climate-related projects like invasive species removal, native species replanting, and wildfire preparedness efforts. “Working within your local community to create change has always been a core part of the100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2025 Resources for Media: Video B-Roll/Photos/Graphic , Where to See Monarchs Guide San Francisco - Today, the Xerces Society released the results of the 28th annual Western Monarch Count , reporting a peak population of 9,119 monarchs this year. This is the second lowest overwintering population ever recorded since tracking began in 1997. “The western monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable species in California, and we are greatly distressed by the results of this year's Western Monarch Count," said Randy Widera, Director of Programs for California100

Monarch Count Currently Happening Across California November 16 - December 8 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Resources for Media: Video , B-Roll/Photos/Graphic , Where to See Monarchs Guide San Francisco, CA – Today, California State Parks Foundation released a new analysis of data that confirms the importance of California state parks for the survival of the western monarch butterfly. A review of 26 years of data collected on the western monarch butterfly population shows that a significant number of those counted are found in California state parks. “California State Parks is the single largest land100

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today California State Parks Foundation released the following statement reacting to the passage of Proposition 4 — The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. The passage of Prop 4 authorizes up to $10 billion in bonds to help the state become more climate resilient. The investments in state parks will include $175 million in deferred maintenance, $50 million in sea level rise adaptation projects, and $200 million to build parks and recreational facilities in local communities. “While there are many votes still left to100

Memory of local cyclist Joe Shami inspired community to improve safety for bicyclists and motorists Resources for Media: Please see here for a map of existing and future bike turnout areas and photos of Mount Diablo. A short video about the bike turnouts is available here . Mount Diablo, CA - California State Parks Foundation today celebrates the completion of 22 new bike turnouts at Mount Diablo State Park. There are now a total of 67 bike turnouts in the park. Bike turnouts allow bicyclists, who move at slower speeds as they pedal uphill, to pull out of the main traffic lane into their own100

California State Parks Foundation Urges the Governor and Legislature to Restore Funding for Popular Program SACRAMENTO, CA – As summer gets underway, California State Parks Foundation is issuing an urgent call to Californians to sign a petition and contact their legislators in support of the California State Library Parks Pass. The funding for this popular state park access program will be eliminated in the state budget unless the Governor and the Legislature act before the end of the month. “We are extremely concerned about the Governor’s proposal to end this highly effective and popular100

This year's theme: "This is Where You Live." More than 200 special community events at parks across the state. To access hi-res images and b-roll video, please visit the California State Parks Week newsroom. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA – With more than 200 events, the public is invited to celebrate the third annual California State Parks Week, June 12-16, presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and California State Parks Foundation. Through special in-person community events and virtual programming, this week-long event100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2024 Resources for Media: Please see here for the report, a media summary, photos, and video. SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Parks Foundation released a first-of-its-kind report highlighting climate change's impact on state parks and the unique role that parks play in fighting this crisis. The report “ Building a Climate-Resilient California State Park System: Preserving Parks for Future Generations,” offers key legislative recommendations that California’s leaders should act on to both ensure the protection of state parks and maximize their contribution to100