Jack London State Historic Park becomes first park saved under new law, AB 42
The law authorizes California State Parks to enter into operating agreements directly with up to 20 nonprofits to save parks from closure.
How many California state parks have been saved from the budget ax?
Nonprofits, park advocates, philanthropists and public agencies around the state have raised funds and struck deals with the state, one by one. But who is counting?
Donor Agreement saves Plumas-Eureka State Park in the Sierra Nevada
The deal with Plumas-Eureka State Park represents the fifth park saved using the donor agreement model.
Wake up call: California park that immortalizes world-famous legend needs philanthropic lifeline
Volunteers are the true heroes in the fight to save our parks, but they need help.
Can nonprofit save Jack London’s legacy as historic park faces closure?
"Across Sonoma Mountain wisps of sea fog are stealing … I have everything to make me glad I am alive. I am filled with dreams and mysteries. I am all sun and air and sparkle. I am vitalized, [...]