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California State Parks Announces New Nationwide Federal Grant Funding Opportunity for Land Acquisition Near Military Installations

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Parks today announced a new competitive grant program that will provide up to $80 million nationwide to fund acquisition of land adjacent to military installations that will serve as an encroachment buffer and enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities. The grant program is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) + Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program. Public entities can submit applications for projects that meet the combined goals of acquisition or for combination (acquisition and development) projects to create outdoor parks and recreation areas near military installations. 

May 18, 2023 Grants Read the Full News Release

Mount Diablo State Park Temporarily Closes North Gate Road During Emergency Road Slide Repair

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.— California State Parks today announced the temporary closure of North Gate Road at Mount Diablo State Park to pedestrians, vehicles, equestrians and bicyclists. The road will be closed May 19 through mid-September to stabilize and rebuild a section damaged by the 2023 winter storms.

May 17, 2023 Mount Diablo SP Read the Full News Release

State Park Campgrounds in the Sierra Delay Opening Dates Due to Historic Snowpack

TAHOMA, Calif.— California State Parks today issued a travel notice for outdoor enthusiasts planning a trip to the Tahoe region, due to the historic snowpack in the Sierra. Many state parks still have 3-6' of snow throughout campgrounds and day-use areas. While temperatures in the forecast should assist the snow in melting, park staff still do not have the access they normally have at this time of year to begin cleaning the facility, repairing damage, and charging water systems. As a result, the opening of campgrounds Emerald Bay State Park, Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Grover Hot Springs State Park, Plumas-Eureka State Park, and Tahoe State Recreation Area will be delayed for Memorial Day weekend. Donner Memorial State Park may be delayed in opening; staff will reassess in the coming weeks.

May 03, 2023 Donner Memorial SP, Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point SP, Emerald Bay SP, Grover Hot Springs SP, Plumas-Eureka SP, Tahoe SRA Read the Full News Release

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

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.

May 01, 2023 Read the Full News Release

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

TRINIDAD, Calif.— 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.

April 26, 2023 Sue-meg SP Read the Full News Release

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

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.

April 25, 2023 Malibu Creek SP Read the Full News Release

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

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.

April 19, 2023 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 Read the Full News Release

California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider 15 Properties for Action

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.

April 17, 2023 Office of Historic Preservation Read the Full News Release

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

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 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.

April 05, 2023 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

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

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.

April 04, 2023 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release