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Parks California welcomes the Public Lands Alliance to San Francisco

Parks California is excited to welcome members of the Public Lands Alliance to San Francisco next week and delighted to patriciate in a panel discussion about our new partnership model.

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show

Panel Date + Time: Monday, March 4, from 3:45 – 4:30 pm PST

“A New Model for Public-Private Partnership in California”

How can public lands not only survive, but flourish, when faced with climate threats, budget cuts and ongoing challenges? Parks California was established by the California legislature as the official statutory nonprofit partner to the nation’s largest and most diverse state parks system. Working at the nexus of community, Tribes, nonprofits and government, learn how this new partnership model is creating vibrant, healthy parks that meet the needs of all people. (link)

Panelists (in order by last name):

  • Rosie Clayburn, Tribal Heritage Preservation Officer/Cultural Resources Director for the Yurok Tribe, and a Parks California board member.
  • Kindley Walsh Lawlor, President & CEO of Parks California.
  • Michael Mantell, former President of the Resources Legacy Fund, and a Parks California board member. 
  • Armando Quintero, Director of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and a Parks California board member.

Moderated by Cleveland Justis, principal at Potrero Group, and co-author of Don’t Lead Alone: Think Like a System, Act Like a Network, Lead Like a Movement!

More information:

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show | San Francisco | March 4 – 8, 2024

Hilton San Francisco Union Square (333 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102)

Register: Conference website

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