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April 27, 2009
Park protection bills in California need our support
California, often a leader in environmental actions and policies, is considering two bills that would strengthen the CA State Park System. State senate bills SB 372 and SB 679 would together make it much more difficult to take land out of the state park system. The bills require that modifications to or alterations of the park system that are inconsistent with park purposes may only happen if recommended by the State Park and Recreation Commission and voted on by the Legislature. If such a modification is approved, the parkland may only be used for this nonpark purpose if replacement lands of greater or equal value and recreational utility are provided. The proposed legislation would only apply to lands given into the park system after January 1, 2010.
If you are a resident of California, I urge you to contact your state Senator and ask them to support these two important park protection bills. For more information visit the CA state legislature's website for bill text (SB 372) and (SB 679) and for analyses of SB 372 and SB 679. For a sample letter to your Senator visit the Surfrider blog.
Posted by dop_editor at April 27, 2009 07:33 PM
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