MAY REVISE IMPACT ON STATE PARKS Holly Martinez Director of Programs & Advocacy California State Parks Foundation
STATE PARKS BUDGET January Proposal May Revise $20 million to create new state park $5 million to create new state park $4.6 million in bond funds for inholdings to $4.6 million in bond funds to acquire expand parks inholding properties $8.7 million to improve urban facilities $6.1 million Prop 68 bond funds to expand access in disadvantage communities $20 million Outdoor Equity Grants (AB209) Eliminated $11.8 million enhancing access projects $8.8 million Prop 68 fund to support unspecified projects supporting park access Low income pass through public health Unclear if included and social services
IMPACT • State parks face a decrease of nearly $40 million in General Funds. • Increase of nearly $272 million, primarily Prop 68 funding. • Lack of clarity in project allocations.
UNKNOWNS • Resources dedicated to design of Candlestick. • Prop 68 funds of nearly $5 million for nonprofit operators. • New visitor center for Col. Allensworth new visitor center. • Restoration projects for native plants. • What resources will be dedicate due. • Likely loss of 19 interpreters for K-12 education. • Low Income pass through public health and social services.
FUTURE CONCERNS • $30 million in on-going General Fund cuts beginning in 2021 should federal funds not come in. • Labor negotiations for future cuts that may result in furlough of state park personnel.
WHAT’S NEXT
Sign the Petition Tell California Lawmakers parks must remain whole. Sign the petition and raise your voice for parks! calparks.org/petition
Why Parks Matter Webinar Series The Value of Tourism in California’s Parks Thursday, May 28 at 2:00 PM with Caroline Beteta, President & CEO, Visit CA
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