IMBA - California State Parks Budget Reductions Threaten Trail Access

[Jeryang]

Sorry if this has been posted before. I tried the "Search" function and this post didn't turn up.

From IMBA:

California State Parks Budget Reductions Threaten Trail Access
Action Alert

For Immediate Release
01-22-08
Contact: Drew Vankat, Policy Analyst
drew@imba.com
303-545-9011

Governor Schwarzenegger's plan to combat California's projected budget crisis includes across-the-board program reductions, including many cuts to the state parks department. The new proposal would close 48 parks, including popular destinations like Henry Coe and Topanga Canyon.

California State Parks has been victim to several significant budget reductions in past years and the new plan would seriously imperil the agency's ability to serve Californians, including more than five million mountain bikers.

Take Action!
Tell the Governor and your state legislators that these proposed closures are unacceptable.

Why the Governor Should Spare State Parks
Millions of Californians rely on State Parks for their main source of recreation. At a time when health and obesity are major issues for California citizens, parks are a viable resource that contributes to mental and physical health.

The California State Park System is one of the best in the nation. The proposed budget cuts, on top of significant past reductions, will further jeopardize stewardship of the state's precious natural and cultural resources.

In comparison to other departments, State Parks has an extremely small budget and therefore a reduced capacity to absorb cuts. The Governor's plan calls for a $13.3 million reduction, but this will close 48 parks and reduce seasonal staff hours by 50 percent.

Here's the link. And the link for Take Action!

[genusmtbkr5]

Ya here is the link:

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/general-discussion/12874-california-state-parks-budget-crisis-threatens-mountain-bike-access-park-closures.html

I will make it a "sticky" until it is no longer an issue. Please go to this link to reply, thanks.

[Jeryang]

hmm... didn't find it the first time around. Feel free to delete post/thread.

MOD EDIT: I'll Just go ahead and close it. Thanks