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“This is Where You Live” – Celebrate Fourth Annual California State Parks Week June 11-15

SACRAMENTO — Mark your calendars and start making plans to join California State Parks and partners in celebrating the fourth annual California State Parks Week from June 11-15. Presented by California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, Parks California and Save the Redwoods League, this exciting weeklong celebration with the tagline “This is Where You Live”offers more than 170 events, including both in-person and virtual experiences, highlighting the people, places and programs that make California’s 280 state parks truly unique. 

April 14, 2025 Read the Full News Release

Poetry in Parks Celebrates 10th Anniversary and National Poetry Month

SANTA BARBARA – In celebration of National Poetry Month, California State Parks invites the public to Poetry in Parks, now in its 10^th year, at the historic Alhecama Theatre in the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park (SHP) this Saturday, April 12.

April 09, 2025 California State Parks, Events/Celebrations, Public Participation Opportunities, Partnerships, News Release Read the Full News Release

California State Parks to Implement New Boat Launching Requirements for Golden Mussel Prevention at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine

FOLSOM – Effective Monday, April 14, 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will require all trailered or motorized vessels launching at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine to participate in a vessel inspection/quarantine program to help prevent the spread of golden mussels. This highly invasive aquatic species was recently identified in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the first known occurrence of golden mussels in North America. Golden mussels pose a significant threat to the ecological health of all waters of the state, its water conveyance systems, infrastructure, and water quality. 

April 07, 2025 Folsom Lake SRA, Auburn SRA Read the Full News Release

New Report Shows Significant Socioeconomic Benefits of Large-scale Restoration Projects in Redwood National and State Parks Region

SAN FRANCISCO - A new report released today by Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks reveals significant socioeconomic benefits of the Redwoods Rising and ‘O Rew Redwoods Gateway programs to Northern California counties around Redwood National and State Parks. These redwood ecosystem restoration programs bring much-needed revenue, quality jobs and critical environmental conservation benefits to the region, driving economic growth in an economically disadvantaged area of California.

April 03, 2025 Read the Full News Release

California’s Dockwalker Program Celebrates 25 Years: Join Free Training Sessions and Help Protect Waterways

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks,, the California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green Program, and The Bay Foundation invite the public to participate in California’s Dockwalker Program, now in its 25^th year. Free virtual and in-person training sessions will be held from mid-March through May 2025. By joining the program and attending the training, participants provide a critical community service by sharing educational tools to promote clean boating and help reduce water quality impacts.

March 17, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

Parks California and California State Parks Honored by Public Land Alliance with its 2025 Partner Award

SACRAMENTO –?The Public Lands Alliance honored Parks California and California State Parks with its 2025 Public Lands Partner Award at its recent annual convention, which celebrates the leading-edge achievements in the preservation of public lands and the enrichment of the visitor experience.

March 10, 2025 Read the Full News Release

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

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) today announced the availability of grant funding to help prevent the further spread of quagga and zebra mussels into California’s waterways. Funded by the California Mussel Fee Sticker (also known as the Quagga Sticker), the Quagga and Zebra (QZ) Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program expects to award up to $2 million across eligible applicants. Applications open Monday, March 10, and must be received by April 18, 2025, by 5 p.m. PDT.

March 07, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, Grants, News Release, Boat California Read the Full News Release