Prop 4 Has Passed!
Proposition 4 — The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, has passed! The passage of Prop 4 authorizes up to $10 billion in bonds to help the state become more climate resilient. The investments in state parks will include $175 million in deferred maintenance, $50 million in sea level rise adaptation projects, and $200 million to build parks and recreational facilities in local communities.
How does Prop 4 benefit California state parks?
Proposition 4 aims to address critical needs in California's state parks by investing $175 million in deferred maintenance projects, such as repairing roads, trails, and roofs, which face a backlog exceeding $1 billion. This funding approach ensures that resources are not reclaimed in future budget cuts. Additionally, Proposition 4 allocates $50 million to sea level rise adaptation projects on state beaches, highlighting the urgent need to protect California's coastline, where up to 75% of beaches could disappear by 2100. This funding is crucial, as previous allocations for climate resilience were redirected. Finally, Proposition 4 provides $200 million to the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, supporting underserved communities in building parks and recreational facilities, a priority following the reallocation of previous funds. Read more about investments for California state parks.
Latest News and Updates
Stay informed with the latest updates and news about Proposition 4. Here, you'll find press releases, news articles, and important announcements regarding the campaign's progress.
- Los Angeles Times: Your guide to Proposition 4: California Climate bond
- Los Angeles Times: $10-billion climate bond will go before voters in November
- Los Angeles Times: Amid budget shortfall, lobbyists push for multibillion-dollar climate bond
Resources to Learn More
For in-depth information about Proposition 4, explore the following resources:
- Official Prop 4 Website
- Prop 4 Fact Sheet
- Legislative Analysis
- Text of Proposed Law
- CalMatters: Prop 4 Analysis
- Blog posts:
- VICTORY! California Votes YES on Prop 4: A Transformative Investment in Climate Resilience and State Parks
- How Prop 4 will protect California’s state parks against sea level rise
- Everything You Need to Know About Prop 4 and Why Voting YES Matters
- Victory! Investments in Climate Resilience to Go to Voters
California State Parks Foundation Celebrates Passage of Proposition 4
We are excited to announce the passage of Proposition 4 — The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024! The passage of Prop 4 authorizes up to $10 billion in bonds to help the state become more climate resilient. The investments in state parks will include $175 million in deferred maintenance, $50 million in sea level rise adaptation projects, and $200 million to build parks and recreational facilities in local communities.
Donate: Protect Parks Now
Help safeguard California's state parks from the growing threats of climate change. Your donation today helps protect these natural treasures, preserve critical habitats, and build climate-resilient parks for future generations.