New Analysis Shows Ecological Restoration in California’s State Parks Creates Good-Paying Careers
Study finds restoration projects generate hundreds of jobs and more than $140 million in regional economic benefit each year SACRAMENTO — A new economic analysis of large-scale ecological restoration projects in state parks on California’s North Coast shows that investments in public lands do more than restore ecosystems — each year they create hundreds of good-paying, accessible jobs, […]
Parks California and California State Parks Honored by Public Lands Alliance with its 2025 Partner Award
For Immediate Release The public-private partnership works to care for, preserve and protect California’s 280 state parks, ensuring these natural resources are available to all SACRAMENTO — The Public Lands Alliance honored Parks California and California State Parks with its 2025 Public Lands Partner Award at its recent annual convention, which celebrates the leading-edge achievements […]
Career Pathways Expands Mya’s Journey into Natural Conservation
Mya Huetter (they/she) recently obtained their B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Irvine, with a specialization in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. After graduation, they participated in Crystal Cove Conservancy’s Natural Resources Internship, a recipient of Parks California’s Career Pathways grant program, which led to a full-time role as a Natural Resources crewmember with California State Parks.
Parks California Announces First-Ever ‘Career Pathways’ Grantees to Help Expand Workforce in the Outdoors
2021 Grantees offer hands-on natural resources training, mentorship, and expertise while building career and professional development opportunities