May 16, 2010
The Governor's May Budget Revision - Restored funding for State Parks - May 16, 2010
This week the Governor included $140 million in funding for State Parks in his May revise however he is proposing drastic cuts in social service programs. This means that legislators will have a huge challenge before them as they work to pass a budget this summer. The funding for State Parks is at 2008-2009 levels, which are a fraction of what State Parks used to receive.
The California State Parks Foundation has posted an action alert campaign online at http://www.calparks.org/ , asking park supporters to send a message to legislators in support of state park funding. This also means that our work to pass the ballot measure in November is critical for achieving our goal of sustainable funding for our parks into the future and a way to address the huge backlog of deferred maintenance projects, restored staffing levels and the ability to manage new parklands.
We are awaiting a proposition number for the California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010. We are also working to request endorsements for local Governments, Chambers, Nonprofit Environmental Organizations and Individuals. Please take time to endorse the campaign at http://www.yesforstateparks.com/.
Thanks for your continued help and support.
