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Snowy Plover Nesting Season Begins at Monterey Bay Beaches

California State Parks is asking the public to help protect the threatened western snowy plover when they visit Monterey Bay parks and beaches this spring and summer, the start of an important conservation effort. Breeding season begins in March for these vulnerable shorebirds. State Parks is asking visitors to help protect these small, threatened birds that nest on our beaches and their sensitive habitats to help ensure their survival by following simple guidelines.

March 06, 2025 Zmudowski SB, Moss Landing SB, Salinas River SB, Marina SB, Fort Ord Dunes SP, Monterey SB Read the Full News Release

Expect a Limited Wildflower Bloom This Spring in Southern California’s State Parks

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks announced today that this year’s wildflower bloom in Southern California state parks is expected to be limited due to below-average winter rainfall. Wildflower growth depends on a delicate mix of weather factors, including rain and its timing, amount of sunlight, seasonal temperature patterns, and wind, that cause the bloom timing and the number of flowers seen across the region to vary from year to year. 

February 24, 2025 Anza-Borrego Desert SP, Picacho SRA, Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve SNR, Chino Hills SP, Ocotillo Wells SVRA, Red Rock Canyon SP Read the Full News Release

Esselen Tribe of Monterey County and California State Parks Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Enhanced Collaboration in Monterey District State Parks

PACIFIC GROVE — California State Parks and the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County (Esselen) celebrated the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share in the stewardship of 18 state parks within the tribe’s ancestral lands during a ceremony Jan. 31 at Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

February 10, 2025 Asilomar SB Read the Full News Release

Parks California Awards $1 Million to more than 30 Organizations

SACRAMENTO – Parks California and California State Parks today announced grants to 31 organizations throughout California, totaling more than $1 million to improve access to state parks and create memorable nature experiences. Through Parks California’s Route to Parks grant program, these funds will help more than 7,700 people create lasting memories at state parks in 2025.

February 10, 2025 Grants, Partnerships Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Recommends $3.45 Million in Grants to Support Safe and Sustainable Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division has recommended $3.45 million in grant awards aimed at enhancing safe, responsible and sustainable off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation across the state.

February 06, 2025 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, Clay Pit SVRA, Prairie City SVRA, Hungry Valley SVRA, Hollister Hills SVRA, Carnegie SVRA, Oceano Dunes SVRA Read the Full News Release

Federal, State and Local Agencies Come Together to Speed Up Wildfire Recovery with New Temporary Processing Site at Will Rogers State Beach Parking Lot

Pacific Palisades - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) is working with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, California State Parks, and the city and county of Los Angeles to assist in the safe removal of hazardous household materials from properties damaged by the Palisades Fire. This necessary action helps speed up debris removal on properties destroyed by the wildfire and will enable residents to rebuild their homes faster.

February 05, 2025 Will Rogers SB Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Invites Applications for Grants to Expand Outdoor Access in Local Communities 

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks is now accepting applications from public agencies for two federal grant programs aimed at improving access to local parks and natural spaces.

February 04, 2025 Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Celebrates Lunar New Year at Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park

WEAVERVILLE — California State Parks and its partner, the Weaverville Joss House Association, invite the public to watch history come alive with a traditional Lunar New Year celebration and Lion Danceat the Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park (SHP). This free annual event will take place Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

January 29, 2025 Weaverville Joss House SHP Read the Full News Release