California Environmental Conservation: State Parks

California Environmental Activism

Here in California and across the rest of the US, the health of our environment is being put at risk for a number of short term benefits.  Although the various regions across the country have different issues to deal with regarding protecting the environment, an effort to show we still believe in taking care of the earth's native beauty among all the current financial difficulties remains important.  Here in California, the State Park System is being confronted with the idea of closing 70 of it's parks, or 25% of the system.  In 2009, governor Schwarzenegger tried to close 220 of the parks, but because of an overwhelming public our-cry they were saved.  This type of action is needed once again.  Not only would the parks be in-accessible, uncountable local businesses would be negatively affected.  One group working hard to help protect our beautiful natural places is Environment California.  They're involved in many of California's environmental protection fights and helped prevent the closing of the state parks last time around and are here again.  Any way you can lend help to this cause is greatly appreciated, but right now you can add yourself to a growing list of Californians against closing state parks.

Sign the list of Californians against closing state parks