POST

Show Your Support
by Signing Petition and Gathering Signatures
for New Ballot Measure to Fund State Parks

POST relies on strong partners like California State Parks to ensure that local open space stays permanently protected. We also believe that parklands held in the public trust should be open and accessible whenever possible and receive proper maintenance and care so that these special places remain special forever.

That's why POST has joined a statewide effort to create a 2010 ballot measure protecting the future of our state parks. These majestic lands, some of the most beloved in California, provide recreation for millions of residents and visitors, support our local economies, and conserve valuable wildlife habitat. Twice in the past two years, the parks have been threatened with total closure. Now, because of drastic budget cuts, operating hours for nearly 60 parks will be significantly reduced, curtailing public access. With more budget cuts to come, the parks are also falling severely behind in much-needed maintenance and repairs, with the accumulated costs at $1 billion and growing.

The new ballot measure, known as the California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010 avoids more closures and reductions by ensuring a stable, reliable and adequate source of funding for our state parks. Funds would come from an $18 annual State Parks Access Pass surcharge on most California vehicles, entitling them to free, year-round admission to all California State Parks.

POST is one of several groups stepping up to promote this urgent funding initiative. We hope you take a moment to sign the petition and help gather signatures to get this proposal on the November 2010 statewide ballot. By making your voice heard, you can help bring this proposal to a vote and ensure a healthy future for California State Parks.

What You Can Do to Help:

LEARN MORE
For more information about this effort, please visit www.yesforstateparks.com and www.calparks.org/takeaction.

To read a letter from California State Parks Foundation president Elizabeth Goldstein, click here.

SPEAK OUT
To endorse this effort as an individual, click here.

To endorse this effort as an organization, click here.

VOLUNTEER
To volunteer to help gather signatures by the April 16, 2010 deadline, click here please visit www.calparks.org/takeaction or email info@yesforstateparks.com.

ENJOY OUR PARKS
Show your support by visiting our state parks! To find the park nearest you, go to www.parks.ca.gov.