As a result of the strong outpouring of support, lawmakers recently introduced and have just passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1478 which will appropriate the $20.6 million of the recently identified State Park and Recreation Fund funding to keep parks open. AB 1478 also includes several other important provisions:
- Prohibits the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) from closing or proposing the closure of a state park in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 fiscal years.
- Strengthens the State Park and Recreation Commission to improve their ability and capacity to provide oversight and a more meaningful connection between the public, park stakeholders, and the parks department.
- Provides a one-time appropriation to support costs associated with the ongoing internal and external investigations of the Department of Parks and Recreation are fully funded.
This legislation is now in the hands of Governor Brown for a final decision. Your help is needed to make sure that the Governor hears from Californians on AB 1478. Please use our online system to send a message to Governor Brown urging him to sign the legislation on his desk- AB 1478.
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Sunday, October 21 marks the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History's 50th anniversary with a day of special events.
50th Anniversary Celebration
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Road
Ongoing Activities:
- Drop in to the Sea Otter “show and tell”
- View tide pool treasures in the touch tank
- See natural treasures of the estuary up close through microscopes
- Check out treasures from curatorial
- Go on a treasure hunt in the museum
Special Events:
10:00 a.m. Orienteering Hunt (90 min.) at Morro Bay State Park Picnic area (ages 7, and up with adult) Use a map and compass to find treasures hidden in the park.
11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Native American Crafts for children
11:00 a.m. Puppet Show, It’s a Big Ocean
11:30 a.m. Short nature walk to Windy Cove (wear closed shoes)
1:30 p.m. Puppet Show, It’s a Big Ocean
2:00 p.m. Orienteering Hunt (90 min.) at Morro Bay State Park Picnic area (ages 7 and up with an adult) Use a map and compass to find treasures hidden in the park.
2:00 p.m. Short walk to White Point to learn about Morro Rock and the estuary (wear closed shoes)
Free refreshments will be available and expect some animal guest appearances.
Come celebrate the museum's 50th anniversary with the family. Children up to age 17 are free. The museum is located at 20 State Park Road, Morro Bay. For more information go to California State Parks Association or phone 772-2694.
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The story of California's State Parks Captured in the award-wining film, California Forever
Airing on PBS starting this Tuesday, September 4. Check your local listings for times.
Preview at California Forever
Available at the Museum store for $14.95. |
