Sad state of national parks and forests - II
I've less than 2 years ago reported here the sad state of our national parks and national forests after family camping in Yosemite, Redwood, Raiinier, Lassen Volcanic, Lake Tahoe... which I posit with...
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California State Parks gets no funding from counties, so a county filing bankruptcy has no bearing on the state of the facilities.
The coastal regions of California State Parks are the most financially secure of all properties. The income generated from these beaches and parks far exceed all other parks.
California State Parks field staff are extremely dedicated and will buy toilet paper out of pocket and clean up off the clock to make sure visitors are happy, regardless of funding. That has nothing to do with the Parks' administrative staff or their capabilities.
National Parks is subject to far more political budget interference than California State Parks. California's budget has remained stable for quite a few years. National Park's budget has been flip flopped on a regular basis.
National forest campgrounds tend to be very basic and federal staffing is extremely limited. Most maintenance work (eg, bathroom cleaning) is done by volunteer camphosts or on a much more limited basis by forest staff. California State Park campgrounds have paid maintenance staff to do this work.
California State Parks campground fees are more expensive than the federal counterparts.
While I agree we need to better fund our National Parks and Forests, I don't think it's fair to compare them to the state systems.
The coastal regions of California State Parks are the most financially secure of all properties. The income generated from these beaches and parks far exceed all other parks.
California State Parks field staff are extremely dedicated and will buy toilet paper out of pocket and clean up off the clock to make sure visitors are happy, regardless of funding. That has nothing to do with the Parks' administrative staff or their capabilities.
National Parks is subject to far more political budget interference than California State Parks. California's budget has remained stable for quite a few years. National Park's budget has been flip flopped on a regular basis.
National forest campgrounds tend to be very basic and federal staffing is extremely limited. Most maintenance work (eg, bathroom cleaning) is done by volunteer camphosts or on a much more limited basis by forest staff. California State Park campgrounds have paid maintenance staff to do this work.
California State Parks campground fees are more expensive than the federal counterparts.
While I agree we need to better fund our National Parks and Forests, I don't think it's fair to compare them to the state systems.
