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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
1st Floor State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814

Re: State Parks and Wildlife Acquisition Proposal

(Today’s Date), 2005

Dear Governor Schwarzenegger,

As a resident of California and your constituent, I urge you to withdraw your proposed order to halt all new parks and wildlife acquisitions. California is home to the most diverse natural environment of any state, including endangered wildlife, native plants, spectacular coastline, old growth redwoods, and vast grasslands. Much of this bounty is contained in the State Park System.

California should continue to acquire state park lands because they are a smart economic investment – for every dollar we invest in our state parks, $2.35 is sent back to the General Fund to benefit all Californians. Furthermore, 100,000 jobs statewide depend on a healthy park system and park visitors. Preserved natural resource lands also contribute to the health of the environment – protected watersheds provide clean drinking water.

Californians value parks and their votes back it up: three major bonds have been passed in the past three years totaling billions of dollars for preservation of California’s natural and historic resources. The legislature and voters have consistently supported expanding our state parks and wildlife refuges while rejecting attempts to get the state out of the business of park and wildlife protection. This executive order would reverse those actions and stop the implementation of voter-approved park bonds.

Please help protect our remaining natural environment by withdrawing your proposal.

Sincerely,

(Your Name)