#state-parks

#state-parks

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew a controversial proposal to develop state parks after public and political pushback.

The 'Great Outdoors Initiative' faced immediate criticism and was deemed unapproved by DeSantis. [ more ]

Public backlash led to the shelving of a controversial plan for state parks proposed by Gov. DeSantis due to environmental concerns. [ more ]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew a controversial proposal to develop state parks after public and political pushback.

The 'Great Outdoors Initiative' faced immediate criticism and was deemed unapproved by DeSantis. [ more ]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a re-evaluation of controversial plans for development in state parks following public outcry and protests. [ more ]

DeSantis denies approval of controversial state park development plans amid public backlash. [ more ]

Florida's state parks are crucial for wildlife and recreation, and proposed developments threaten their integrity. [ more ]

The DeSantis administration's plan to develop state parks has sparked widespread controversy over environmental preservation versus expanding recreational amenities. [ more ]

Florida's DEP plans to expand outdoor recreation at state parks by developing amenities that may harm natural habitats.

The plan has faced significant criticism from environmental advocates concerned about habitat preservation. [ more ]

Big Basin Redwoods State Park is starting recovery efforts after severe wildfire damage, with plans to rebuild facilities in safer locations. [ more ]

California authorities raided illegal cannabis grow sites near state parks, seizing plants and firearms. [ more ]

Funding for the California State Park Adventure Pass is included in Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

The budget does not include money to continue the program that lets Californians use a library card to check out passes for state parks and beaches. [ more ]

Funding for the California State Park Adventure Pass is included in Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

$2.1 million is allocated to support the program, allowing all fourth graders in California to access 54 state parks.

The budget does not include funding for the library card program that allows free access to over 200 state parks and beaches. [ more ]