Crystal Cove Conservancy Announces Prop 68 Fundraising Event

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Crystal Cove Conservancy will host an important information and fundraising event about California Proposition 68 and how it may impact our local community and the entire state of California. California Proposition 68 considers a $4 billion parks and water bond, and includes $200 million for preserving, protecting, and restoring existing state parks, including a pilot program to make coastal visits more affordable.

In June, California voters will act on some of the most critical issues facing the state as they consider Proposition 68, which will help make California’s water supplies more secure, make needed investments in drought preparedness and ensure every California community has access to safe, quality parks. The measure will fund projects to ensure clean drinking water throughout California, protect communities from floods, safeguard our state’s oceans, rivers, lakes and streams and build new outdoor spaces in neighborhoods with the greatest need.

“The Parks and Water Bond allocates funds for important and much needed environmental protection and restoration projects throughout California. In Orange County, Crystal Cove could see the benefit of dollars to complete Crystal Cove State Parks’ Historic District and provide millions of families with full public access and affordable overnight accommodations steps from the sand and waves. Cottage revenue is reinvested back into Crystal Cove State Park for maintenance and for educational programs that inspire students to become effective environmental leaders” says Alix Hobbs, President and CEO of Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove Beach Cottages.

The California Clean Water & Safe Parks Act campaign, is being supported by a broad coalition of water experts, conservation groups, local government organizations and other business groups who all recognize the need to authorize critical investments in our state’s water and natural resources. Crystal Cove Conservancy has also endorsed this important proposition and has invited Alfredo Gonzales from the Resources Legacy Fund to Orange County to speak about this important topic.

“An early investment and donation for Prop 68 represents a commitment to future generations. Crystal Cove Conservancy believes it is important to raise awareness by inviting residents from our community, other environmental organizations and community leaders to this open forum to learn more about this important proposition as they prepare to vote in June. Donations will be accepted at the event and should be made payable directly to Californians for Clean Water and Safe Parks, sponsored by Conservation Groups” says Crystal Cove Conservancy Founder and Vice President, Laura Davick.

Proposition 68 is supported by a wide range of stakeholders and organizations, including the Association of California Water Agencies, The Nature Conservancy, California Chamber of Commerce, League of California Cities, American Heart Association, California State Parks Foundation, Save the Redwoods League, Southern California Water Coalition, League of Women Voters of California, PolicyLink, TreePeople, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, The Wildlands Conservancy, Audubon California, Heal the Bay, Clean Water Action and many more. For more information on the initiative, please visit the Prop 68 campaign website, check out our fact sheet, endorse the measure, or explore the bond’s investment priorities.

Event details: Monday, March 12, 2018, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Oasis Senior Center (Event Center), 801 Narcissus, Corona Del Mar. Please RSVP at www.crystalcove.org/event/yeson68

Event details: Monday, March 12, 2018, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Oasis Senior Center (Event Center), 801 Narcissus, Corona Del Mar.

Refreshments will be served.

Photo: Crystal Cove Alliance - J. Christopher Launi.