What's New: Current Projects

Lake Texoma State Park, Oklahoma - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Oklahoma Tourism Department are trying to sell off over 1,000 acres of public trust lands around Lake Texoma State Park to a private developer, Pointe Vista who plans to convert these recreational lands to expensive homes and resort facilities.

Jean Klock Park, Michigan, Threatened with Golf Course Development - Community members in Benton Harbor on the shores of Lake Michigan have filed suit against the National Park Service to stop bulldozers from destroying their beach access for a high end golf course.

Golf Course Threatens State Park - Park users in South Lake Tahoe to protest the planned relocation of 8 holes of golf onto Washoe Meadows State Park.

Shoreline Parks in danger in Sandusky Ohio - Park advocates in Sandusky are fighting to prevent the conversion of some of their waterfront parks to condominiums, a hotel and parking lots.

Pt Reyes National Seashore Wilderness Threatened - Some members of Congress are being asked to overturn the inclusion of the coastal jewel, Drakes Estero, into the Philip Burton Wilderness area at Pt Reyes California. Tell them not to set this dangerous precedent for wilderness areas nationwide!

State Parks in Illinois Saved by New Governor - Gov. Quinn Undoes Former Gov. Blogojevich’s Cuts to State Parks

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