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Funding for Popular California Park Access ProgramEliminated in State Budget

SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Parks Foundation today responded to Governor Newsom’s revised 2024-2025 budget and raised concern about the elimination


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SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Parks Foundation today responded to Governor Newsom’s revised 2024-2025 budget and raised concern about the elimination of funding for a popular state park access program, the California State Library Parks Pass.

“We are extremely concerned about the Governor’s proposal to end this highly effective and popular program providing free access to California state parks,” said Rachel Norton, Executive Director of California State Parks Foundation. “The California State Library Parks Pass is critical to our state’s goal of a healthier, more equitable California for All.”