Henry W. Coe State Park Reopens to the Public After SCU Lightning Complex Fire

LIVERMORE, Calif.—The Diablo Range District of California State Parks is pleased to announce the reopening of areas at Henry W. Coe State Park that were closed due to the SCU Lightning Complex Fire.

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

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) will be accepting grant applications for quagga and zebra mussel infestation prevention programs from March 22 through April 30, 2021.All applications must be received by5 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021.

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.