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CHICO - California State Parks is beginning the cleanup phase at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. Starting this week, a contractor will clear debris around the historic mansion that was severely damaged in an arson fire on Dec. 11, 2024. Work will include removing all fire-damaged debris around the perimeter of the main historic brick structure.
SACRAMENTO — Not all superheroes wear capes... some wear hiking boots or a life jacket. This Fourth of July weekend, California State Parks invites visitors recreating at any of California’s 280 incredible state parks to celebrate the holiday weekend responsibly by making smart choices for a safe, fun, and unforgettable time in the outdoors – no superpowers needed.
SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is urging all boaters to boat sober this coming Fourth of July holiday weekend. DBW and local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Operation Dry Water from July 4-6, 2025, a nationwide initiative to reduce boating under the influence (BUI) and to promote safe boating practices.
SACRAMENTO – California State Parks and Parks California today announced the opening of the 2026 Route to Parks grant application period, inviting California-based community and tribal organizations to apply for funding that helps remove transportation and access barriers to California’s 280 state parks. This grant continues Parks California’s commitment to ensuring that all Californians — regardless of background or location — can experience the health, cultural and recreational benefits of time in nature.
SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications for the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Education and Outreach Grant Program. A maximum of $360,000 of federal funding per targeted region is available to organizations for educating coastal and San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary recreational boaters about proper vessel sewage disposal and the use of pumpout facilities, and monitoring pumpout and dump stations.
SACRAMENTO — California State Parks is thrilled to announced that Lifeguard II (Seasonal) Benjamin Sweet received the Governor’s Public Safety Medal of Valor Award for his act of heroism during a ceremony on Wednesday, June 18, in Sacramento. The Medal of Valor is the highest state honor for valor awarded to a public safety officer.
