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California State Parks Awards $548.3 Million in Grants to Create Local New Parks Across California as Part of Newsom Administration’s “Outdoors for All” Initiative
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Parks today announced $548.3 million in grant funding to deliver new parks to more than 100 communities and advance the Newsom Administration’s “Outdoors for All” initiative to enable all Californians, regardless of zip code or income, to access parks and open space.
Dam Safety Project to Temporarily Close Basalt Campground and Day Use Area at San Luis Reservoir SRA
Gustine, Calif.— California State Parks today announced the extended temporary closure of the Basalt Campground and Day Use Area at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area due to a Safety of Dams Project. The closure is expected to begin as early as February 2022 and may last 10 years. Reservation holders will be contacted directly by State Parks’ reservation system -- ReserveCalifornia.com. Alternative campgrounds and day use locations will remain open in the park complex during the temporary closure.
Division of Boating and Waterways Now Accepting Applications for Shoreline Erosion Control and Public Beach Restoration Grants
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications for shoreline erosion control and public beach restoration projects. The deadline to submit applications for funding in fiscal year 2023/24 is Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 by noon.
California State Parks Reaches Milestone of Virtually Connecting 1 Million K-12 Students to the Outdoors
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks is proud to announce it has reached a major milestone in connecting more than 1 million K-12 students to state parks via free virtual field trips since 2004.
Division of Boating and Waterways Offering $1.088 Million in Grants for the Deployment of Floating Restrooms
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from public government agencies for the purchase and deployment of floating restrooms on California inland lakes and reservoirs. Interested applicants should review the grant guidelines and submit a grant application to DBW by 5 p.m. (PST) Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.
California State Parks Invites Military Community to Visit 133 Park Units for Free on Veterans Day, November 11
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks is honoring the service of U.S. veterans, as well as active and reserve personnel, by offering free admission to 133 state parks on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021.
Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge at South Yuba River State Park Reopens to the Public After Extensive Rehabilitation
PENN VALLEY, Calif.— Art Contest Winners from Local Schools Honored with First Bridge Walk
State Parks Expands Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Honors the ‘Land of the First People’
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—California State Parks invites the public to celebrate and participate in person or virtually in the grand opening of a new public gathering area at Old Town San Diego State Historic Parknamed Iipay ~Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok (Land of the First People)—pronounced “Ee-pie Tee-pie Koo’-me-eye Mutt Nee-ha-pock.”For the first time in over 25 years, State Parks expanded the state historic park’s footprint by transforming a former California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) office complex into a new outdoor space that honors the culture of the Kumeyaay Nation and their enduring relationship with the San Diego River and Old Town San Diego.
California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider 13 Properties for Action
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) will meet virtually on Friday, October 29, at 9 a.m., to consider 13 nominations for federal historic designation.