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Office of Historic Preservation Announces Start of the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks’ Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) announced today it will begin accepting applications for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program at 8 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2025. California property owners can apply for the credit to rehabilitate and maintain their historical buildings and qualified residences, retaining Californians’ link to the past while keeping historic buildings and homes relevant in the present and beyond.

November 20, 2024 Office of Historic Preservation Read the Full News Release

D.L. Bliss State Park to Remain Closed into Summer 2025

TAHOMA — California State Parks today announced D.L. Bliss State Park will remain closed for camping and partially closed for day use into summer 2025. This extended closure is necessary to complete an ongoing waterline infrastructure replacement. Campground reservations for the 2025 season at D.L. Bliss State Park will not be available until further notice.

November 15, 2024 D. L. Bliss SP Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Encourages Off-Highway Vehicle Enthusiasts to ‘Share the Trails’ During Fall OHV Safety Week

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks invites all off-roading enthusiasts to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division’s Fall OHV Safety Week from Nov. 16 to 24. This year’s theme, “Share the Trails,” focuses on fostering respect, responsibility and a sense of community for all who enjoy California’s diverse off-highway trails.

November 08, 2024 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, Heber Dunes SVRA, Hungry Valley SVRA, California State Parks, Prairie City SVRA, Ocotillo Wells SVRA, Oceano Dunes SVRA, Carnegie SVRA, Clay Pit SVRA, Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch SVRA Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Awards $30 Million in Grants Supporting Safe and Sustainable Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division today announced $30 million in grant awards focused on safe, responsible and sustainable off-highway vehicle (OHV) experiences. The funding, part of OHMVR’s 2024 Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) program, will support 129 projects by 88 local and federal agencies, districts and nonprofit organizations throughout California.

November 04, 2024 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Read the Full News Release

Invasive Non-Native Golden Mussel Discovered in the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta

SACRAMENTO — Golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei), an invasive, non-native freshwater bivalve, was recently discovered in the Port of Stockton by California Department of Water Resources staff while conducting routine operations. Golden mussels have also been identified at O’Neill Forebay in Merced County after undergoing genetic testing for confirmation.

October 31, 2024 San Luis Reservoir SRA Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Now Accepting Grant Letters of Intent to Address Coastal Erosion

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting letters of intent from public agencies interested in grant funding for projects that address the impacts of coastal erosion on California’s ocean and bay shorelines. DBW invites applications for local assistance grants through its Shoreline Erosion Control Program and Public Beach Restoration Program.

October 30, 2024 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release