The Division of Boating and Waterways [DBW] in State Parks is utilizing $10 million in funding to connect urban communities and waterways.
The Water Connections Initiative is intended to increase and expand water-related outdoor access to priority communities.
Priority communities have a population of at least 2,500 who are located near rivers, inland waterways, and inland water systems, and who lack meaningful connection to nature for a variety of reasons.
Funding categories include:
State park public access facility expansions and improvements.
Career pathways and route to parks grants through Parks California.
Identification and building of needed public access facilities.
$10 million in funding has been allocated to DBW starting in 2023 for local jurisdiction projects identified in its boating launch facility grant program.
As a policy, RBOC supports efforts to enhance access to on-the-water opportunities throughout the state, enabling Californians to enjoy our tremendous, unique and extensive water-based recreational offerings.