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This anonymous letter landed in my inbox about a minute ago:

Hello,

After more than 20 years, I’ve finally decided to tell the world what I witnessed in 1991, which I believe was one of…

rocketeam:

California has threatened to close State Parks before due to budget problems, but this is the first time that the plan will be implemented.

On May 13th, the Department of Parks and Recreation put out a list of 70 state parks that will be permanently closed. This is 25% of the State Parks system, and includes Redwood Forests, historic sites, and coastal woodlands. It will result in the loss of about 220 jobs and only save the state $33 million toward a budget shortfall of $15 billion.

Depriving Californians of the beautiful outdoor areas of their state, and limiting tourists from the very areas that attract them in the first place is not the answer to the budget crisis.

Please tell Governor Brown and your state legislators that you staunchly disagree with the plan to close 70 state parks!