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Who we are . . .CSPRA is an organization of park professionals dedicated to advancement of the highest principles of public service, established to support and preserve California State Parks for present and future generations. For nearly 5 decades CSPRA has been the professional organization that truly cares first about protecting and preserving the values of California's State Park System. CSPRA is the organization for every State Park Professional.

What we do . . .
Provide exchange of professional thought; Defend State Park System integrity; Support quality Department effort; Sponsor professional training; Comment and make recommendations on California's park management issues.

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Training Opportunities, Issues & Board Positions

		Professional Development - California Parks Training March 2012 Registration Form and Training Program Calendar Now Online An opportunity is coming March 5 to 9, 2012, to participate in a huge training and development presentation in Agoura Hills near Los Angeles. The California Parks Training, (formerly the California Parks Conference) has now expanded and will include a broad variety of professional and transitional opportunities for enrichment presented by park professionals in cooperation with the California State Parks Training Section . Check the webpage for details as they are confirmed - Parks Training March 2012
		2012 Honorary State Park Ranger Announced January 20, 2012 Santa Monica City Councilmember and former State Park Commissioner Bobby Shriver has been selected by the CSPRA Board to be honored at the March 2012 California Parks Training and CSPRA Conference. See Details
		January 17, 2012 - CSPRA Opposes Park Budget Cuts Read the President's Message outlining opposition and alternatives. See Details January 6, 2012 - Park Impacts from Governor's Budget Review of potential impacts for State Parks in the newly released budget. See Details
		CSPRA Gives Testimony to Legislature on Closures November 1, 2011 CSPRA President Nina Gordon testified before a legislative committee emphasizing the hidden impacts of State Park Closures. See Details
		CSPRA Seeks Meeting with Exec Staff Regarding Sudden Staff Moves Board actions on member behalf taken Sunday, October 23rd, 2011. See Details
		Track and Read about legislation and upcoming bills affecting our California State Parks. See Details
		Voices from the Wilderness, A Call to Action; The July 8th Message from CSPRA Officers and Board on Park Closures, appearing in newspapers this week. (read call to action)
		Message from CSPRA President Gordon, May 22, 2011, RE: Personal E-Mail. Communicating by email is critical to ensuring timely and efficient communication . . . (read entire message)
		Message from CSPRA Board, May 20, 2011, RE: 70 State Park Units on Closure List. We understand that CSPRA members are currently facing a lot of stress due to the severe budget cuts and uncertainty . . . (read entire message)
		Message from CSPRA Board, May 15, 2011, RE: Position on Planned Park Closures. To Our MembersWhile we will never support or encourage closures . . . (read entire message)