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Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Grants to Help Keep California’s Waterways Clean

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from government agencies to purchase and deploy floating restrooms on lakes and reservoirs with limited landside access. A total of $1.05 million in federal and state funding is available for approximately four ADA-compliant floating restrooms. Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit a grant application to DBW by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18.

October 15, 2024 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Plan Prescribed Burns at Mount Diablo State Park

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY —California State Parks plans to conduct prescribed burns at Mount Diablo State Park (SP) with assistance from local fire agencies. The prescribed burns will take place on one or more days between Oct. 28 and Dec. 13. All burning is dependent on weather and air quality conditions. If weather or vegetation conditions are not conducive for burning and smoke dispersal, the planned burns will be rescheduled.

October 10, 2024 Mount Diablo SP Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Partners with Solano County to Expand Acceptance of Golden Bear Pass

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks, Solano County and Solano Land Trust today announced the acceptance of the Golden Bear Pass at two Solano County parks, Lynch Canyon Open Space Park and the new Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park that opened Aug. 24. Benicia State Recreation Area can also be accessed using the pass.

October 09, 2024 Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Grants to Improve Recreational Boating Access

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is providing public agencies with two opportunities to apply for Boat Launching Facility grant funding that can be used to design, engineer, permit and construct improvements to existing public recreational boat launch facilities or create new facilities for recreational boating access.

October 01, 2024 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Invites Public to Connect with the Past at Coloma Gold Rush Live

COLOMA — California State Parks invites the public to its annual Coloma Gold Rush Live at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (SHP). Gold Rush Live is a popular three-day event the weekend of Oct. 11-13, where the public can experience California’s rich Gold Rush history. Park staff and volunteers transform the park into an 1850s tent town where attendees can experience what life may have been like in Coloma in 1850.

September 27, 2024 Read the Full News Release

California Secures $95 Million in Federal Grants for
15 Transformational Neighborhood Park Projects

SACRAMENTO – California today was awarded $95 million in grant funding from the National Park Service (NPS) to improve outdoor recreation spaces in underserved communities. The funds will go to 15 California public agencies to support park projects in neighborhoods where residents currently have few opportunities to recreate and experience nature.

September 25, 2024 Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Announces 2024-2025 Grant Awards Worth $5.8 Million

SACRAMENTO - California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) today announced the 2024-2025 awards for three grant programs totaling $5.8 million in funding. 

September 23, 2024 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

Office of Historic Preservation Announces New California Maritime Heritage Grants Program

SACRAMENTO —The California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is excited to announce nearly $330,000 is available through a new grant program for the preservation and interpretation of California’s irreplaceable maritime heritage. OHP is now accepting applications for the grants, which are funded by the National Park Service (NPS) through the National Maritime Heritage Grants Program for the stewardship and preservation of historical and archaeological resources associated with the maritime history of California.

September 16, 2024 Office of Historic Preservation, Grants Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Offers $1.4 Million in Grants to Enhance Recreational Boating Safety Education

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public. 

September 16, 2024 Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release