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About us: SAVE OUR STATE
PARKS
 On November 3rd, the California State Parks Foundation
(CSPF) took the first of a series of formal steps toward a long-term,
sustainable funding mechanism to keep state parks open and accessible
for Californians. Along with its partners in a campaign committee, they
filed a proposed statewide ballot measure to try to put the State Park
Access Pass on the ballot in November 2010. The measure is called the
"California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of
2010" and calls on Californians to support their state park system and
wildlife conservation areas by paying $18 annually for a State Park
Access Pass surcharge on vehicle license fees.
You know that for the last year and half, the Foundation has tried to
work with the Legislature and Governor to Save Our State Parks. Although
we staved off the closure of 80% of the system (proposed by the
Governor), and elimination of all core state funding for state parks
(also proposed by the Gov), it's clear that the powers that be in
Sacramento aren't riding to the rescue for state parks. Well, we're done
trying to convince them and we're taking our case to the people. CSPF is
actively working to put the State Park Access Pass on the ballot in
November 2010 and will be spending this Fall and Winter gathering public
support.
In the coming months, there will be many ways to support this effort.
This is an exciting step forward for all state park advocates, and there
are many additional steps ahead as we explore the feasibility of getting
in front of voters next November. Right now, we’re organizing volunteers
to gather signatures to help qualify the initiative for the ballot. Not
only are park supporters the most passionate voices on this issue, but
using volunteers will be a great cost-savings for the campaign. If
you’re willing to commit to helping put the State Park Access Pass on
the ballot, please click here to
join the team.
CHSPIA has endorsed the measure and will be working with local park
advocates to gather signatures and support the effort.
Read the
June 2010 press release. |
