As part of our role in advancing state parks issues for the last decade, California State Parks Foundation has provided leadership in lobbying the California legislature on relevant bills and budget actions as well as proactively sponsoring legislation. We have sponsored legislation to achieve park protection as well as facilitate fiscal sustainability for the state park system.
In addition to sponsoring legislation, we also maintain regular communication with key policy committee members and provide testimony to legislative hearings, and coordinate with other like-minded organizations on policy priorities.
Encourages the Governor's office, state agencies, and the Legislature to ensure parity in allocations for conservation and restoration goals toward urban nature-based investments.
Expands the definition of "integrated pest management" and "invasive species" to more broadly apply to efforts to eradicate pests through sustainable, environmentally-friendly approaches.
Would establish the black abalone (Haliotis cracherodii) as the official state seashell.
Would establish the banana slug (Ariolimax) as the official state slug.
Would establish the Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) as the official state crustacean.
Would exempt land acquired for Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Año Nuevo State Natural Reserve, and Butaño State Park from the requirement that all state park acquisitions be first acquired by the State Public Works Board.
Would require the state to coordinate relevant boards, departments, and other stakeholders to incorporate planning for permanent conservation into forest and watershed restoration actions to ensure that landscapes are protected and managed for climate resilience.
This bill adds additional prohibitions against solid waste disposal permits for landfills in The Tijuana River watershed.
This bill would give the state additional tools to recover costs and penalties from companies that pollute California's waters.