Our 10 Central Coast State Parks see an estimated 10 million visitors annually.
Bringing Our Mission To Life
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We support programming for over 10,000 students annually for school field trips.
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We supply firewood for over 7,000 campsites across 6 Central Coast State Parks.
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We give an average of $55,000 annually back to our State Parks for program expenses.
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We reach an estimated 300,000 people annually via social media, community events, and website traffic.
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We have fundraised just under $70,000 (and counting!) for the Western Monarch Trail project.
Since 1976, CCSPA has dedicated time, effort, and funding to the following endeavors:
Conservation:
- Funded the complete remodel and design of the gift shop at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, featuring incredible artwork of native species by a local artist.
- Founded the Western Monarch Trail project, a collaborative effort between several federal, state, and local agencies to protect the western monarch butterfly.
- Sponsor wildlife conservation initiatives such as Sea Otter Experience, SeaLife Stewards, black oystercatcher monitoring, western snowy plover research, western monarch butterfly outreach, and more.
- Funded thorough and professional cleanings and a complete remodel of the Spooner Ranch House at Montaña de Oro State Park.
Education:
- Sponsors the California State Parks PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students) programs at the Oceano Dunes and San Luis Obispo Coast Districts. These K-12 programs are virtual field trips to the local State Parks and follow Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) guidelines.
- Funds props and period clothing for volunteers in the living history program at Spooner Ranch House.
- Funds materials used in the district’s interpretive programs (campfire programs, Junior Ranger programs, guided hikes, school group field trips, etc.).
- Funded San Luis Obispo Coast District’s first ever virtual summer camp, Coastal Explorers: Bridging Youth and Families to Parks program during COVID-19.
- Funds rotating exhibits at the Spooner Ranch House and Morro Bay Museum of Natural History and enhancements to existing exhibits.
- Supports volunteer programs and other activities that contribute to educational services.
Other:
- Marketing and outreach on behalf of State Parks
- Events
- Grant writing