Division of Boating and Waterways Offers $4.25 Million in Grants to Enhance Public Safety and Protect California’s Waterways

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications to help local public entities enhance safety on California’s waterways, and protect them from abandoned and unwanted vessels. The application period for the competitive grant programs, Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment (BSEE) and Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE), is open from March 15 through April 30, 2021. 

California State Parks Reopens Campgrounds in San Luis Obispo County

SACRAMENTO, Calif. –Oceano Dunes SVRA and Pismo State Beach entering phase II of three-phased reopening plan on Friday, February 19

Day use outdoor areas of park units currently open to the public remain open with modifications and COVID-19 guidelines

California State Parks Invites the Public to Virtually Celebrate Chinese New Year of the Metal Ox

WEAVERVILLE, Calif. — History will come alive once again in Weaverville when a virtual Chinese New Year Celebration and Lion Dance will be presented on the Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park. This virtual event is being offered on the California State Parks PORTS Home Learning Program as well as the Park’s Facebook page. The virtual celebration will be broadcast on the first day of the Lunar New Year - Friday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. from the oldest continuously used Chinese Taoist Temple in California known as the Cloud Forest Temple.

California Seeking Volunteers to Help Keep Waterways Clean

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California’s Boating Clean and Green Program is looking for individuals to become Dockwalkers to help keep the ocean, lakes and reservoirs clean. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, recreational boaters continue to recreate in California’s waterways. The need to share clean boating practices with the recreational community, while abiding to COVID-19 guidelines, remains important.

California State Parks Reopening Campground Sites for Existing Reservation Holders

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Other campground sites will reopen for new reservations using a phased approach. Critical for Californians to recreate responsibly as the pandemic is far from over.

California State Parks Seeking Public Comment on New Program Aimed at Helping Underserved Communities Connect to the Outdoors

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks is seeking public feedback on draft guidelines for $19 million in outdoor program grants to create new or expand access to outdoor programs in underserved communities. Input from the public will help State Parks establish a new grant program - the Outdoor Equity Grant Program - in support of providing equitable access to all Californians.

California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider Seven Properties for Action

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) will consider seven nominations for federal historic designation on Friday, January 29, and invites the public to participate virtually beginning at 9 a.m.

A Reminder to Recreate Responsibly During MLK Weekend and Amidst the Ongoing Pandemic

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks and the USDA Forest Service (Forest Service) invite Californians to do their part to ensure safe and healthy outdoor experiences during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend and amidst the ongoing pandemic. Simple actions such as staying local, planning ahead, and following social distancing guidelines, can increase the outdoor experience for everyone. Additionally, recreating responsibly helps ensure that expanded access to recreational facilities, services and opportunities continues -- day use areas of national forests and state parks currently open to the public remain open for the health and welfare of Californians.

State Parks Seeks Additional Input on the Future of Oceano Dunes SVRA and Pismo State Beach

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Newly Release Draft Public Works Plan and Environmental Impact Report Available for Public Comment until March 2, 2021