Save California State Parks!

California State Parks are among some of the most beautiful and unique places on earth. From towering redwoods, to coastal beaches, to deserts; we’ve got a little of everything here in California.

However, for years CA state parks have been receiving less and less funding from the state. This lack of funding shows in old facilities, lack of simple repairs, and even complete CLOSURES of some of our parks.

To solve this problem, and bring much needed funding back to California parks, Proposition 21 will appear on the California ballot on November 2nd. Proposition 21 would levy an $18/year fee increase on all vehicle registrations (except mobile homes, trailers and commercial vehicles) in the state of California. These fees would set up the State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund which would set aside money strictly for use in California State Parks. According to Yesforstateparks.com, $500 million will be generated in the first year if Proposition 21 passes.

At first glance, the $18/yr fee might seem like yet another tax levied upon tax payers who receive little or nothing in return. However, the State Park Access Pass surcharge will allow all vehicles registered in the state of California free access to all state parks! So when you consider the natural beauty of California, this is a great deal for an all access pass. Not only that, but this fund would finally ensure that our state parks have all of the funding necessary to complete repairs and renovations. State parks belong to all of us, and in California they are an enormous tourist attraction which draws millions to our great state, and contributes nearly $4.32 billion a year to the economy of California.  I think we owe it to ourselves, and to all people who come to California to enjoy our state parks, to ensure that we can preserve these great places for decades to come.  We can’t afford not to.

You can find out more information on Proposition 21 at Yesforstateparks.com

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