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Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe of California and Nevada and California State Parks Sign Memorandum of Understanding

NEAR MONO LAKE TUFA STATE NATURAL RESERVE — California State Parks and the Mono Lake Kootzaduka'a Tribe of California and Nevada (Kootzaduka'a) gathered on Aug. 29 on the shore of Mono Lake to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a relationship to promote successful consultation, collaboration, and co-stewardship for the mutual benefit of the Kootzaduka'a and State Parks. State Parks manages two State Park units located within the traditional homelands of the Kootzaduka’a people – Bodie State Historic Park (SHP) and Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve (SNR).

September 04, 2026 Bodie SHP, Mono Lake Tufa SNR Read the Full News Release
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Nearly 79,000 People Participated in Arts in California Parks — 40% visiting for first time

SACRAMENTO — Nearly 79,000 people participated in Arts in California Parks events during 2025, according to an independent evaluation released today by California State Parks and Parks California. The findings document a program that is reaching people who have never previously set foot in their local park — and changing their relationship to it.

September 03, 2026 Partnerships Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks and Partners Host Nearly 200 Events Statewide in Celebration of California Biodiversity Day 2026

SACRAMENTO — The California Natural Resources Agency, California State Parks, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) and California Volunteers invite the public to join the celebration for California Biodiversity Day 2026.With more than 100 events taking place across the state from Sept. 5-13, the nine-day celebrationwill offer opportunities for all to connect with nature and learn simple ways to help protect and steward the environment. 

September 02, 2026 Read the Full News Release