The California State Park system is an important historical, natural, and educational resource for current and future generations. They also bring money into local communities. Many people worldwide enjoy the parks - some of their comments can be seen on the web site: Save California State Parks from Closure - The Petition Site. There are organizations such as California State Parks Association working hard to keep the parks; the one thing that needs to happen is for top California and national groups (Audobon, Natural Conservacy, Sierra Club, NRDC, and others to work together for an improved park system that also meets the governor's directive that they pay their own way. Right now there is too much "me-ism" in solving the parks and revenue issue. California States Park Association needs to start working with other groups - they seem to be in it for themselves. In addition Native American groups should be consulted as they have a philosophy of park conservancy and should also be invited to work hand in hand on the state parks issue. RIght now there is too much silo-ism across the groups that could save the California State Parks for future generations. The state parks are important: Save a Park - Save A Tree - Save the Future. Enjoy a state park today.