huffingtonpost.com - 5/29/2009
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SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed closing up to 220 state parks to help cut the state's $24.3 billion deficit, including popular attractions for millions of visitors each year, such as a park that is home to some of the tallest trees on Earth.
Schwarzenegger has recommended eliminating $70 million in parks spending through June 30, 2010. Another $143.4 million would be saved in the following fiscal year by keeping the parks closed.
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Schwarzenegger Could Close 220 State Parks in California
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... initiatives. But perhaps the green only goes skin deep . . . From the AP : Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget cuts could mean the closing of up to 220 state parks, among them the home of the world's tallest tree and other attractions that draw millions of visitors. Schwarzenegger this week recommended eliminating $70 million in parks spending through June 30, 2010. An additional $143.4 million would be saved in the following fiscal year by keeping the parks closed. What's puzzling about the decision is the relatively small savings this would provide--California's the 6th ...
Budget Woes Place California’s State Parks in Jeopardy
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... California's magnificent state park system is facing the most severe budget cutbacks in its 100-plus year history. Saddled with a $24.3 billion deficit, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has set forth a shortsighted proposal to slash funding for state parks by $70 million next year, and eliminate it entirely the following year. This means that about 80% of the parks will be shut down, starting as early as September. To put this in perspective, the public will soon be losing access to about 1.3 million acres of parkland - a vast expanse larger in area than ...
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