Your point of view is important and worth expressing. It is the job of citizens to hold our elected officials accountable, and by helping legislators understand how we feel and what is important to us. Never forget that democracy depends on citizens expressing their views. 

California State Parks Foundation works to ensure that each and every Californian feels fully prepared to advocate for their parks. The information on this page will give you all the information you need to be successful.  

Advocacy 101 

• Advocacy "How-to" 

• Advocacy Do's and Dont's 

• Senate Committees

• Assembly Committees 

• Sample letter to legislator 

• Sample thank you letter to legislator 

California state budget and legislative process

• California State Budget Process

• California State Legislative Process

• How to Engage in the Legislative Process

California state parks

• How California State Parks are Funded

• Legislative Maps (coming soon)