Critical CA State Parks Legislation Signed by Governor

Critical CA State Parks Legislation Signed by Governor

Post Updated: Sep 11, 2023 Newsom Approves Sen. Dodd’s SB 668: State Park Operating Agreements Senate Bill 668 (Dodd), extends the ability of the CA State Parks (i.e. Dept. of Parks & Recreation) to enter into agreements with nonprofits for the purpose of operating and maintaining park facilities, improving parks, and reducing their overhead. Support State Park Partners! “California parks […]

Assm Garcia Hosts Listening Session for Sierra Nevada Stakeholders to Discuss AB 1567 Climate Bond

Assm Garcia Hosts Listening Session for Sierra Nevada Stakeholders to Discuss AB 1567 Climate Bond

Introduced earlier this year, AB 1567, officially the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparation, Flood Protection, Extreme Heat Mitigation, Clean Energy, and Workforce Development Bond Act of 2024, would in its current form authorize the issuance of bonds totaling $15.9 billion to finance projects for safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought preparation, flood protection, extreme heat mitigation, clean energy, […]

Crankbrothers Dream Bike Hand Off

Crankbrothers Dream Bike Hand Off

This week CAMTB, Orange County Mountain Bike Association, and the crew at Crankbrothers handed off the dream bike to its new owner, Bill Chin of Orange County. Bill met John Terberg, CAMTB Board Member, David Browning and Kurt Weimann of OCMTBA, and Sebastien Salvant from Crankbrothers at Crankbrothers HQ in Laguna Beach for the big reveal. Bill learned about the […]

The Rising Tide

The Rising Tide

70+ Park Supporters Work the Halls in Sacramento for CA State Parks Originally Published: May 23, 2023 by CA State Parks Foundation [More Info] On May 16, 2023, California State Parks Foundation hosted the 21st annual Park Advocacy Day. Nearly eighty park advocates, including members of CAMTB’s Legislative and Government Affairs Team, traveled to Sacramento to express their support for […]

On the 2023 Legislative Trail

On the 2023 Legislative Trail

The legislative season is underway in Sacramento! CAMTB’s Legislative & Government Affairs team is monitoring the progress of the 2023-2024 CA State Budget, as well as the release of new bills as the deadline to introduce legislation approaches. Our top priority this year is to work with our member organizations, advocacy partners, and legislative advisors to support legislation that a) […]

Partner Spotlight: SRAM

Partner Spotlight: SRAM

2023 is off to the races and here at CAMTB, we are mobilizing the coalition for the next legislative session. The draft California state budget is out, and new legislation is being introduced each day. Before we drop in, we’d like to introduce you to SRAM, one of our newest industry partners.  Last year, as a way of expressing its […]

Announcing our 2023 Ambassador Team

Please join us in welcoming our first CAMTB Teen Ambassador Cohort! Over the past CAMTB has been working in partnership with NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League and the SoCal League, as well as members of our trail stewardship community to craft a new program aimed at engaging the generation of leaders in trail and cycling advocacy. Now we’re ready to announce our first cohort of […]

CAMTB Pro-Rec Candidates Win Key Seats

CAMTB Pro-Rec Candidates Win Key Seats

2022 Election Recap The 2022 election results are nearly all in. See updates below regarding our candidate endorsements. CAMTB’s 2022 Voter Guide endorsed a slate of pro-recreation candidates at the local and state levels that prioritized access, resource protection, and personal health by way of outdoor recreation. Thanks to your support, nearly all of the endorsed candidates won their races, […]

2022 November Voter Guide

2022 November Voter Guide

CAMTB is excited to share our 2022 California midterm election endorsements! These range from local positions to state Assembly and Senate positions. We support these candidates for their particular stance on and commitment to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship in California. We are also linking to guides provided by other organizations. Marin & Sonoma Counties State Assembly (AD-12): Damon Connolly. […]