Submitted by
Pamela.LANIER
on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 21:24
General Information
Resolution
46453
IUCN Constituent
IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas : Network 2017-2020
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2017-2020
Period covered
Geographic scope
North America and the Caribbean
Country/Territory
United States of America
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Fundraising
Description and results/achievements of activities:
Jack London Park Partners receives no funds from State Parks to subsidize the management and operation of the park, depending entirely on volunteers, private donations, park fees, and revenue from events hosted there to execute programming, maintain the grounds and administer operations. Events hosted there include guided nature hikes, bird watching, and Broadway Under the Stars, a series of summer musical events that are often reserved far in advance and bring in much of the year's revenue. They host many private events as well, including weddings, parties, and picnics.
Status
On-going
Activity
Policy influencing/advocacy
Description and results/achievements of activities:
By creating and passing the bill AB42, introduced by Assemblyman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), nonprofit groups and community members became able to to take over park operations from the state.
Status
Completed
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
Being the first park in the area to make the change over to community operation, plans, boards, and policies had to be drawn up. There were no frameworks in place. The passing of the bill which allowed private groups to take over was critical. Securing funding was also a necessity, knowing donations wouldn't keep them operational indefinitely.
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
Since 2013, revenue has increased from $273,541 to $529,489.00, an increase of 94%. Use of the park has increased, with more locals visiting in addition to outside visitors.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Fundraising
Description
Creating more programs and events so they might become 100% self funded in the next decade.
Future action / activity
Other
Description
Recovery from recent fires which burned through the area in October 2017, specifically, supporting their sister park, Sugarloaf Ridge, which lost approximately 75% of its natural lands to the fires.
III. Additional Information
External link(s)
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2017-2020