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California State Parks Announces Application Period for the Outdoor Equity Grants Program – Round Two

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks today announced the second application period for the Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP), which offers $50 million in grant funding for nature-based outdoor programs. The funding helps establish hubs for local activities and trips to natural areas for underserved communities. The program also empowers youth and families with outdoor leadership education, career pathways, environmental justice engagement and access to nature. The application deadline for this competitive statewide program is Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.

August 01, 2023 Grants Read the Full News Release

California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider 14 Properties for Action

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Learn about the 13 nominations being considered for federal historic designation and one nomination for state historic designation at the upcoming meeting of the California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) on Friday, August 4. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and the public can join in person at the California Natural Resources Headquarters Building in Sacramento or virtually.

July 27, 2023 Office of Historic Preservation Read the Full News Release

California State Parks to Receive $24.8 Million for Outdoor Recreation from Land and Water Conservation Fund

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks will receive $24.8 million for state-established outdoor recreation priority projects from the Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This allocation was announced today by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.

July 21, 2023 Grants Read the Full News Release

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Marks First Anniversary of Reopening on July 22

BOULDER CREEK, Calif.,— Big Basin Redwoods State Park (SP) marks its one-year anniversary since welcoming visitors back into the majestic coastal redwoods on July 22, 2022, following the closure from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire that devastated the park. This past year, despite being hit hard by winter storms, over 28,000 people visited the park through a limited-access day-use reservation system. Additionally, a temporary visitor center is now open, and miles of trails and fire road are accessible. Camping returned to the park through an interim walk-in campground at Rancho Del Oso, the coastal side of Big Basin Redwoods SP.

July 21, 2023 Big Basin Redwoods SP, Butano SP, Henry Cowell Redwoods SP Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Now Accepting Grant Applications for Boating Infrastructure from Marina Operators

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting applications from public and private marina owners for federal Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) for 2024. A total of $18 million is available for BIG projects nationally and the grants can fund up to 75% of total project costs, with a maximum available grant award of $1.5 million. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

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

Division of Boating and Waterways Now Accepting Grant Applications to Help Keep California’s Waterways Clean

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications for the Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Education and Outreach Grant Program. A maximum of $276,937 federal funding per targeted region is available to organizations for educating coastal and San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary recreational boaters about proper vessel sewage disposal and the use of pumpout facilities and monitoring pumpout and dump stations.

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

California State Parks K-9 Hugo Receives Body Armor Donation

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Parks Capital District’s K-9 Hugo has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Hugo’s vest is sponsored by Douglas MacArthur of Clearfield, Utah and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Erika K. MacArthur”.  Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

June 30, 2023 Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Encourages Boaters to Boat Sober this Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) reminds recreational boaters to avoid alcohol this Fourth of July holiday weekend, a time known for increased boaters on the waters where alcohol use is prevalent, as are subsequent boating incidents and fatalities. To combat impaired boating, law enforcement agencies across the country are intensifying their efforts July 1-3 as part of Operation Dry Water. In California, more than 44 law enforcement entities across California will increase patrols and/or carry out BUI checkpoints.

June 30, 2023 Auburn SRA, Folsom Lake SRA, Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Introduces what3words Tool

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Parks is excited to announce its partnership with innovative location technology, what3words. A new tool in the State Parks toolkit, what3words provides dispatchers with technology to assist visitors in the event they become lost, stranded or who otherwise need help from emergency services. Using this revolutionarytechnology, State Parks dispatchers will now be able to pinpoint the precise locations of individuals who become lost with just three dictionary words, so that help can be sent to where it is needed.

June 30, 2023 Read the Full News Release

California State Parks Encourages Visitors to Recreate Responsibly This Fourth of July Weekend

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks, and its Divisions of Boating and Waterways and Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation, invites Californians and visitors from around the world to recreate responsibly this Fourth of July weekend, one of the busiest outdoor holidays of the year. With 280 state parks, California’s diverse landscape has recreational activities for everyone from swimming in the lakes, rivers, and oceans to hiking in the giant redwoods or sequoias to off-highway vehicle riding in the deserts and mountains to camping along the coastline. Following simple safety measures such as wearing a lifejacket or proper riding gear, avoiding alcohol, and knowing one’s limits while swimming can help save lives. As a reminder, fireworks are not allowed in state parks.

June 29, 2023 Read the Full News Release