Feds may seize CA state parks in budget crisis and earth witness news mp3

July 2, 12:21 AMSacramento Environmental News ExaminerHarry Osibin

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(AP Photo/Rich Pedoncelli)

Closing several state parks was one possible measure for California lawmakers could consider to save money.  Now the federal authorities are saying that if the parks are closed, the USA may seize them.

In the photo at right, The Save Our State Parks Campaign holds a demonstration outside the California State Capitol on Monday, June 29, to protest the proposed closure of as many as 220 state parks because of the state's $24.3 billion budget shortfall.  Thousands of tourists from around the country flock to the state each year to visit its beaches, campgrounds and iconic sites.  Visitors to the Golden State could lose that opportunity if lawmakers and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger do not quickly find a compromise on the state budget.

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