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According to the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF), in September 2012, Governor Jerry Brown of California signed The California State Park Stewardship Act (AB 1589) and AB 1478, which require the state’s Parks and Recreation Department to develop a plan to increase state park revenues by July 1, 2013. These bills will allocate $20 million in previously-undisclosed park funds, establish moratorium on closures, and offer new opportunities for revenue.
Read the CSPF press release CSPF Applauds Governor Brown for Signing AB 1478 & AB 1589 to learn more about how these laws will help in managing California’s parks system.
In 2010, Californians voted against Proposition 21, which would have charged an $18 vehicle fee, to help fund and maintain parks. Between 2010-2012, 70 parks in California faced closure due to a lack of state funds for the parks program. Fortunately, state officials found funds to keep these parks open.
By The Numbers
33
percent
of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
