California State Parks
[citation needed] In 1927, the California Legislature, with the support of Governor C. C. Young, established the State Park Commission,[6] and its original membership included:[7] Major Frederick R. Burnham, W. F. Chandler, William E. Colby (Secretary), Henry W. O'Melveny, and Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur.[10] On September 25, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger's office announced that all state parks would remain open during the 2009-2010 fiscal year using one-time budget reduction methods in maintenance, equipment, and services.The Parks Forward Commission was formed after the California Legislature called for the formation of a multidisciplinary advisory council to conduct an independent assessment and make recommendations.[13] The commission issued a report in 2015 that noted the lack of maintenance for many parks along with visitors who do not reflect the diversity of California's population.[15] State Parks "consist of relatively spacious areas of outstanding scenic or natural character, oftentimes also containing significant [...] values.Wayside Campgrounds consist of "relatively small areas suitable for overnight camping and offering convenient access to major highways."[15] State Wildernesses are areas where the environment has not been affected by humans and are relatively undeveloped state-owned or leased lands which have retained their original characters and influence or have been restored to a near-natural appearance.
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