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California State Parks Honors its Newest Peace Officers at Law Enforcement Academy Graduation Ceremony

Monday, May 1, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks graduated 30 cadets (29 rangers and one lifeguard) on Friday, April 28, who will "Live the Parks Life" in the country's largest state park system. Since the Basic Visitor Services Training (BVST) Academy began on September 19, 2022, this class has stayed committed to their responsibility as keepers of the state's most valuable natural and cultural resources as they advance to the next stage of their careers.

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California State Parks and Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

California State Parks and the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria (Trinidad Rancheria) signed a historic 5-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the tribe and State Parks on Monday, April 24. The MOU removes barriers for Trinidad Rancheria to gather and access their ancestral lands and recognizes that a collaborative approach will better facilitate managing and preserving cultural and natural resources in the North Coast Redwoods District.

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Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project Advances to Pre-construction, Engineering, and Design Phase

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

MALIBU, Calif., -- California State Parks announced today the start of the pre-construction, engineering, and design (PED) phase of the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project, located within Malibu Creek State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles County. The department, along with a team of consultants and partners from McMillen, LLC, Stillwater Sciences, California Trout (CalTrout) and others will conduct baseline biological surveys, hydrology/hydraulic modeling and flood risk assessment, engineering plans, environmental permitting, public outreach, and other project studies to advance the project to a 90% level of design.

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Los Angeles SHP, Old Town San Diego SHP, Carpinteria SB, Millerton Lake SRA, Castle Rock SP, Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, Calaveras Big Trees SP, Mount Tamalpais SP, California State Railroad Museum POI

California State Parks Encourages Californians to Invest More Time in the Outdoors on Earth Day

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., — What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by visiting the outdoors and learning how you can help protect natural and cultural resources? California has over 200 state park and beaches that can be enjoyed this Earth Day (Saturday, April 22) and year-round to go on a hike, walk among the giant sequoias and redwoods, discover the waterfalls along the trails, get a glimpse of the wildlife or simply enjoy the breathtaking views along the coastline or mountains.

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California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider 15 Properties for Action

Monday, April 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Join the California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) meeting this Friday, April 21, as it will consider nine nominations for federal historic designation and six nominations for state historic designation. The meeting begins at 9 a.m., and the public can participate in person in San Francisco or virtually.

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Division of Boating and Waterways Offering Grants for Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Programs

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) today announced the availability of grant funding to prevent the further spread of quagga and zebra mussels into California’s waterways. Funded by the California Boater Mussel Fee Sticker (popularly known as the Quagga sticker), the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation program expects to award up to $3 million to eligible applicants. Applications will be accepted from April 10-May 19, 2023.

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Record Snowfall Anticipated to Bring High, Fast Rivers and Streams this Spring

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— With this season’s statewide snowpack at 237% of average as of April 3, California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are urging the public to take extra precautions and to be aware of cold-water dangers this spring to avoid a tragedy. The series of winter storms is causing rising river and stream flow levels not seen in years. The eventual spring warm-up will bring fast flows and cold temperatures when all that snow starts to melt. All Californians are being encouraged to wait until summer to recreate in the water, when conditions are safer.

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Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Commission, Carnegie SVRA, Clay Pit SVRA, Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch SVRA, Hollister Hills SVRA, Heber Dunes SVRA, Hungry Valley SVRA, Oceano Dunes SVRA, Ocotillo Wells SVRA, Prairie City SVRA

California State Parks Encourages Off-Highway Vehicle Enthusiasts to Be Off-Road Heroes During OHV Safety Weeks in 2023

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—This year, the California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division and partners are encouraging off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts to be off-road heroes. The theme for the 2023 OHV Safety Awareness Weeks, set for April 1-9 and November 11-19, is “Be the Off-Road Hero.” Setting the example by following safety protocols can have a positive impact in the lives of all Californians.

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